gauge

Definitions

An instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something.

To estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or quality of something.

The distance between the rails of a railway track.

Examples

It is difficult to gauge the public's reaction to the new policy.

The mechanic used a pressure gauge to check the tires on the car.

We need to gauge how much time is required to complete the project.

Synonyms

measure calculate assess evaluate estimate compute determine

Antonyms

guess ignore neglect miscalculate misjudge overlook disregard