gauge

noun
UK: /ɡeɪdʒ/
US: /ɡeɪdʒ/

  1. An instrument for measuring or testing something.

    1. The gas gauge shows the tank is half full.
    2. Technicians use special gauges to assess the pressure in the pipelines.

  2. A standard measure, especially of thickness or diameter.

    1. The gauge of the wire is very thin.
    2. Check the gauge of the metal to ensure it meets safety requirements.

  3. The distance between the rails on a railway track.

    1. The train runs on a standard gauge.
    2. Different countries have different railway gauge standards historically.

Synonyms

assess meter estimate calculate measure
gauge verb

  1. To estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of something.

    1. I can't gauge how much sugar to add.
    2. It is difficult to gauge public opinion before an election happens.

  2. To measure something accurately using a special instrument.

    1. The machine gauges the thickness of the material.
    2. Inspectors gauge the pressure inside the container for safety reasons.

  3. To form a judgement about something, often based on incomplete information.

    1. She tried to gauge his mood from his expression.
    2. Experts gauge the economic impact of the new policy on several key sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gauge" in English means: An instrument for measuring or testing something., A standard measure, especially of thickness or diameter., The distance between the rails on a railway track..

The phonetic transcription of "gauge" is /ɡeɪdʒ/ in British English and /ɡeɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gauge": assess, meter, estimate, calculate, measure.

Example usage of "gauge": "The gas gauge shows the tank is half full.". More examples on the page.