gauges 1 of 2

verb

variants also gages
Definition of gaugesnext
present tense third-person singular of gauge
1
as in figures
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 measures
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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gauges

2 of 2

noun

variants also gages
plural of gauge
1
as in indicators

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as in standards

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauges
  1. indicators
  2. standards
  3. calculates
  4. estimates
  5. guidelines
  6. examples
Noun
  • Certifications and audits, such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, are vital indicators of a custody provider’s commitment to regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Centralizing Data From Multiple Sources AI delivers a 360-degree view of key performance indicators by centralizing real-time data from multiple sources.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicators
Noun
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At that time, these major card brands shifted from maintaining their own security standards to creating what would become the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC).
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
Verb
  • This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.
    Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculates
Verb
  • Forbes estimates that about one in five workers still operate remotely, and by 2025 over 22 percent of the workforce will be working from home.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hailey estimates Doing Things’ gross revenue is 60% advertising-based with ecommerce, events and content licensing making up the remainder.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimates
Noun
  • In such cases, this process could deliver significant value simply by encouraging the reinstatement of clear, enforceable guidelines.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Clinical algorithms and practice guidelines help healthcare professionals at every level determine and deliver effective treatment plans.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guidelines
Noun
  • No examples of Paleoindian clothing have survived, so researchers look to indirect evidence to determine what such garments may have looked like.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prices start at around $1 million, and Aston says production is limited to 999 examples.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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