gauging

verb

variants also gaging
Definition of gaugingnext
present participle of gauge
1
as in calculating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement glance over the pattern and try to gauge how much fabric you'll need

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2
as in measuring
to find out the size, extent, or amount of very difficult to gauge how upset he really is by his controlled reaction

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  1. calculating
  2. measuring
  3. assessing
  4. estimating
  5. judging
Verb
  • When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of calculating
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  • Otherwise the 2028 Olympics will be just another barometer measuring the city’s problems.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shifting the focus to inclusion A more recent, alternative approach focuses on measuring inclusion to drive superior financial results and greater, sustainable diversity, while avoiding the backlash.
    Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of measuring
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  • The real challenge lies in critically assessing available solutions, especially those leveraging GenAI, to identify tools that deliver genuine value.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Studies find that viewing other people’s posts can lead to social comparison, which is the process of assessing one’s position relative to others.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessing
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  • You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!
    John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimating
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  • In judging Anarumo’s performance, there was enhanced frustration from the standard falling short in those games in which the Bengals were supposed to be built for success.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The judging panel, which included Iker Casillas, Francesco Totti and, erm, Ian Rush, dished out awards to Vinicius Jr (men’s player of the year), Aitana Bonmati (women’s player of the year) and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo (best Middle East player).
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of judging
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