gauge
gauge /ˈgeɪdʒ/
noun
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(
)
A measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
(
gage
[ N. American] , gauge
)
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
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Diameter of a tube or gun barrel
(
bore
, calibre
[Canadian, British] , gauge
, caliber
[American] )
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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The thickness of wire
(
gauge
)
the thickness of wire
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The distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
(
gauge
)
the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
The gauge of a railway track determines the size and type of trains that can use it.
The gauge of a railway track determines the size and type of trains that can use it.
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Accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
(
gauge
, standard of measurement
)
accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
verb
-
()
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
(
approximate
, gauge
, guess
, estimate
, judge
)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
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Mix in specific proportions
(
gauge
)
mix in specific proportions
Gauge plaster
gauge plaster
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Adapt to a specified measurement
(
gauge
)
adapt to a specified measurement
Gauge the instruments
gauge the instruments
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Measure precisely and against a standard
(
gauge
)
measure precisely and against a standard
The wire is gauged
the wire is gauged
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Determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
(
gauge
)
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
Gauge the wine barrels
gauge the wine barrels
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Rub to a uniform size
(
gauge
)
rub to a uniform size
Gauge bricks
gauge bricks
