Gauge — synonyms, definition

1. gauge (Noun)

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gauge (Noun) — A measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc..

gauge (Noun) — Accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared.

gauge (Noun) — The distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train.

gauge (Noun) — The thickness of wire.

gauge (Noun) — Diameter of a tube or gun barrel.

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2. gauge (Verb)

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gauge (Verb) — Form an estimate of (quantities or time). ex. "I gauge this chicken to weigh three pounds"

gauge (Verb) — Rub to a uniform size. ex. "gauge bricks"

gauge (Verb) — Determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation. ex. "gauge the wine barrels"

gauge (Verb) — Measure precisely and against a standard. ex. "the wire is gauged"

gauge (Verb) — Adapt to a specified measurement. ex. "gauge the instruments"

gauge (Verb) — Mix in specific proportions. ex. "gauge plaster"

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