gauge
gauge/ɡāj/
noun
- an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information."a fuel gauge"synonyms: measuring instrument, measuring device, meter, measure, indicator, dial, scale, index, display
- the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure.synonyms: size, measure, extent, degree, scope, capacity, magnitude, width, breadth, area, thickness, span, depth, height, bore, caliber, diameter
- the position of a sailing vessel to windward ( weather gage ) or leeward ( lee gage ) of another.
verb
- estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of."astronomers can gauge the star's intrinsic brightness"synonyms: measure, calculate, compute, work out, determine, ascertain, count, weigh, quantify, put a figure on
- measure the dimensions of (an object) with a gauge."when dry, the assemblies can be gauged exactly and planed to width"
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Apr 20, 2024 · gauge applies to a means of testing a particular dimension (such as thickness, depth, diameter) or figuratively a particular quality or aspect.
verb (used with object) · to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure. · to appraise, estimate, or judge. · to make conformable ...
Measurement edit · American wire gauge, a common measure of nonferrous wire diameter, especially electrical · Birmingham gauge, a measure of ferrous wire and ...
/geɪdʒ/ · noun. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. · noun. the distance ...
7 days ago · GAUGE meaning: 1. to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device: 2. to make a judgment about…. Learn more.
Gauge, in manufacturing and engineering, a device used to determine, either directly or indirectly, whether a dimension is larger or smaller than another ...
An act of measuring. An estimate. Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; A thickness of sheet metal ...
Synonyms for GAUGE: calculate, figure, estimate, judge, guess, put, suppose, understand; Antonyms of GAUGE: measure, scale, calibrate, compute, work out.
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18 senses: 1. to measure or determine the amount, quantity, size, condition, etc, of 2. to estimate or appraise; judge 3. to.... Click for more definitions.