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   gauge

   /ɡeɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. an instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount, level, or contents of something: "a fuel gauge" Similar measuring instrumentmeasuring devicemetermeasureindicatordialscaleindexdisplay
   • ▪ a tool for checking whether something conforms to a desired dimension: "mark out the details of the angled surfaces with a knife and gauge"
   • ▪ a means of estimating something: "emigration is perhaps the best gauge of public unease" Similar measureindicatorbarometerbasisstandardpoint of referenceguideguidelinetouchstoneyardstickbenchmarkcriterionexamplemodelpatternformulaexemplarsampletestlitmus test
   • 2. the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure. Similar sizemeasureextentdegreescopecapacitymagnitudewidthbreadthareathicknessspandepthheightborecalibrediameter
   • ▪ the diameter of a wire, fibre, tube, etc.: "a fine 0.018-inch gauge wire"
   • ▪ a measure of the diameter of a gun barrel, or of its ammunition, expressed as the number of spherical pieces of shot of the same diameter as the barrel that can be made from 1 lb (454 g) of lead: "a 12-gauge shotgun"
   • ▪ the thickness of sheet metal or plastic: "500-gauge polythene"
   • ▪ the distance between the rails of a line of railway track: "the line was laid to a gauge of 2 ft 9 ins"
   • 3. the position of a sailing ship to windward (the weather gage) or leeward (the lee gage) of another: archaic "the French fleet was heavily outnumbered but had the weather gage"

   verb

   • 1. estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of: "astronomers can gauge the star's intrinsic brightness"
   • ▪ judge or assess (a situation, attitude, or feeling): "she was unable to gauge his mood" Similar assessevaluateappraiseanalyseweigh upget the measure ofjudgeadjudgeratereckondetermineestimateguessform an opinion ofform an impression ofmake up one's mind aboutinformal:guesstimatesize up
   • 2. measure the dimensions of (an object) with a gauge: "when dry, the assemblies can be gauged exactly and planed to width" Similar measurecalculatecomputework outdetermineascertaincountweighquantifyput a figure on

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a standard measure): from Old French gauge (noun), gauger (verb), variant of Old Northern French jauge (noun), jauger (verb), of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gaugeable adjective
   • 2. gauger noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAUGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GAUGE definition: 1. to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device: 2. to make a judgment about…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     GAUGE meaning: 1. to calculate an amount, especially by...

   • Gauge: Russian Translation

     GAUGE translate: оценивать, рассчитывать , измерять ,...

   • Gauge: French Translation

     GAUGE translate: jauge [feminine], moyen [masculine] de...

   • Ear Gauge

     EAR GAUGE definition: 1. a piece of jewellery worn in a hole...

   • Traditional

     GAUGE translate: 測量, （尤指用測量儀器）測量，計量，測算, 判斷, 判定，判斷（通常指人的感受）,...

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     GAUGE translate: 测量, （尤指用测量仪器）测量，计量，测算, 判断, 判定，判断（通常指人的感受）,...

   • Gauge: Czech Translation

     gauge - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Gauge: Polish Translation

     GAUGE translate: oceniać, mierzyć, wskaźnik, miernik,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gaugeGauge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of gauge as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Gauge can refer to a measurement, a standard, a test, or a function in different contexts.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gaugeGAUGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a standard of measure or measurement. a standard dimension, size, or quantity. any device or instrument for measuring, registering measurements, or testing something, especially for measuring a dimension, quantity, or mechanical accuracy: pressure gauge; marking gauge.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGAUGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gauge, such as a device for measuring, a standard of comparison, or a distance between rails. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gageGage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Gage is a less common spelling of gauge, which means a measurement or standard. Gage can also mean a pledge, a challenge, or a security. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and examples of gage.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gaugeGauge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To gauge is to measure or test. The verb gauge means to estimate or measure, while the noun gauge is a tool you can use to make such a measurement. If you've ever seen someone check the air pressure in a tire, the instrument she used was called a tire gauge.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › gaugeGauge - definition of gauge by The Free Dictionary

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   Gauge is a noun or verb that refers to a standard, measure, or test of something. It can also mean the distance between rails, wheels, or barrels, or the thickness of metal or wire. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of gauge.