A gauge measures the pressure of the suction.

VOA: special.2010.07.20

The weight gain sparked concern among researchers who said further studies are needed to gauge the long term effects.

VOA: standard.2010.07.08

World markets continue their downward spiral as investors try to gauge the direction of the global economy.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

We don't know how much the Israelis have produced etc.etc. So we don't have an accurate gauge."

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

"All of this is contributing to an underground, sort of 'black' economy, which is very difficult for any of us to measure and gauge.

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

So we're going to watch this. And we're going gauge our actions accordingly."

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

Secretary Clinton, who is visiting Jerusalem for the second time since President Barack Obama took office, will gauge Israel's willingness to compromise during her meetings with officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

VOA: standard.2009.10.31

"This conference gives us all an opportunity to reignite its path to progress by working as a team with Haiti at the helm to advance a comprehensive, long-term strategy for Haiti's growth, by coordinating hemispheric and international efforts, by targeting clear goals, by setting benchmarks to gauge our progress, and deploying our diverse skills and resources efficiently and effectively."

VOA: standard.2009.04.14