Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Gauge interest"

"Gauge interest" means to find out whether people want or care about something before committing resources or moving forward with a plan.

Say this instead: see who's interested

How "Gauge interest" shows up at work

The phrase of choice before any initiative that might not have a real constituency. Sending a survey with four questions and calling it an effort to gauge interest is a time-honored way to feel productive without deciding anything.

Buzzword

Can you reach out to the team leads to gauge interest in the new initiative?

Plain English

Can you reach out to the team leads to see who's interested in the new initiative?

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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