gauge in English

noun

1

an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information.

On some equipment, a visual sight glass or gauge shows fluid levels without opening the system, while on others a dipstick or other manual measuring device is used.

synonyms: measuring device, measuring instrument, meter, measure, indicator, dial, scale, display

2

the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure, in particular.

If you get a good tent, it's 60 gauges , about 130 pounds, it can take care of a family of five to seven throughout the winter, and you can have some items inside the tent that will keep the family warm.

synonyms: size, diameter, thickness, width, breadth, measure, capacity, magnitude, bore, caliber

3

the position of a sailing vessel to windward ( weather gage ) or leeward ( lee gage ) of another.

A ship sought weather gage of its enemy, so that it had freedom of maneuver, and could close if it wished.

verb

1

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, pin down

2

measure the dimensions of (an object) with a gauge.

when dry, the assemblies can be gauged exactly and planed to width

noun

measuring device, measuring instrument, meter, measure, indicator, dial, scale, display
measure, indicator, barometer, point of reference, guide, guideline, touchstone, yardstick, benchmark, criterion, test, litmus test
size, diameter, thickness, width, breadth, measure, capacity, magnitude, bore, caliber
gage
bore, caliber

verb

measure, assess, estimate
measure, calculate, compute, work out, determine, ascertain, count, weigh, quantify, put a figure on, pin down
assess, evaluate, determine, estimate, form an opinion of, appraise, get the measure of, judge, guess, guesstimate, size up
estimate, guess, approximate, judge

Use "gauge" in a sentence

1. Strain gauge

2. Pressure gauge.

3. The pantograph gauge differs in some aspects from the obstacle gauge:

4. Comparison of the wheelset gauge with track gauge of the intended route.

5. Acoustic undersea tide gauge

6. Track gauge and guideway

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8. Nominal track gauge/Nennspurweite/

9. Portable pressure gauge tester

10. • Plot window Digital gauge Dial gauge Status bar Alarm annunciator Alarm log list box

11. Let us gauge our stores.

12. Low pressure warning indicator or gauge | malfunctioning or defective low pressure indicator/air pressure gauge |

13. A single value which identifies the track gauge but may differ from the design track gauge.

14. We have been using the broad gauge rail whereas they use metre gauge in Myanmar.

15. Later, to save money, meter gauge was introduced along with narrow gauge for the hills.

16. However, synthesizing non-Abelian gauge

17. Gauge of a treble G.

18. Fixed-gauge air-conditioned vehicles

19. Lock-n-load Concentricity gauge

20. Gauge Anti Aliasings Enum Definition

21. Others modelled the narrow gauge.

22. (b) Track gauge and guideway

23. (3) Fixed or variable gauge.

24. That gauge could be wrong.

25. 6″ x 1″ Corrugation Availabilities: 48″ through 120″ Steel and Aluminum 16 gauge through 8 gauge

26. Weston Amperes DC Vintage Gauge, Steampunk Industrial Decor, Vintage Guage, Weston Electrical Model 643 Gauge TheSilverSteamTrunk

27. Baron offers 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge embossed or standard doors and14, 16 and 18 gauge

28. Low pressure warning gauge or indicator

29. Test pressure ... bar/kPa gauge(73)

30. The best results came with 26- and 27-gauge Atraumatic needles, followed by 29-gauge cutting needles

31. Step 1 – Check the Alternator Gauge

32. Wired with 14- Gauge wire, typically.

33. The fuel gauge reads below zero.

34. A2C3833060030 SingleViu 52mm 150A Ammeter gauge

35. When the level gauge is activated

36. Malaysia has narrow gauge railway lines.

37. Pneumatic tire air pressure gauge assembly

38. The petrol gauge was reading 'full'.

39. Oil level gauge for construction machine

40. He tried to gauge her mood.

41. Activate or read the standard gauge.

42. And they'll kind of gauge sentiment.

43. You guys got any 12 gauge?

44. It's difficult to gauge one's character.

45. Weighted gauge: A weighted gauge pressure Canner is a good option for those who like to set and

46. Hornady Neck Wall Thickness Gauge …Thickness Gauge is a must-have accessory that complements the Hornady Concentricity Tool

47. Cannulae are available in diameters ranging from 22 gauge to 16 gauge and are color coded for identification.

48. (b) the nominal and design track gauge,

49. This wire has a slightly different gauge.

50. 17-gauge wire along the fence line.