gauge


Definition: Meaning of, gauge in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡeɪdʒ /

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gauge gauges
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  1. instrument an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something
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  2. width/thickness a measurement of the width or thickness of something such as wire or metal
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  3. a gauge of something something that helps you make a judgment about a person or situation
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  4. railway the distance between the lines of a railway or between the wheels of a train
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  5. gun the width of the BARREL of a gun
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
gauge gauged gauged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
gauging gauges
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  1. to judge how people feel about something or what they are likely to do
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  2. to measure or calculate something by using a particular instrument or method
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gauge used in phrases

  • broad gauge (noun)
    1. or its width a railway track broader than the standard 56.5 inches
  • depth gauge (noun)
    1. a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves, holes or other concavities
  • fuel gauge (noun)
    1. an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle
  • gas gauge (noun)
    1. gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle
  • gasoline gauge (noun)
    1. gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle
  • gauge boson (noun)
    1. a particle that mediates the interaction of two elementary particles
  • micrometer gauge (noun)
    1. caliper for measuring small distances
  • narrow gauge (noun)
    1. a size of railway track of less than standard width
  • petrol gauge (noun)
    1. gauge that indicates the amount of petrol left in the petrol tank of a vehicle
  • pressure gauge (noun)
    1. gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure
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