gauge

verbCommon GRE wordMore G words

to measure, estimate, or assess

In a sentence

Gauge in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing gauge in a sentence.

From the stage it was difficult to gauge whether the audience was bored or merely quiet.

Synonyms

measureassessevaluateappraise

Antonyms

misjudge

Keep going

an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

providing profit or income; productive

in a way that yields profit or useful result

to deny or contradict; to declare false

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Gauge (verb) means to measure, estimate, or assess

Here is gauge used in an example sentence: "From the stage it was difficult to gauge whether the audience was bored or merely quiet."

Common synonyms for gauge include measure, assess, evaluate, appraise.

Antonyms of gauge include misjudge.

Gauge is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.