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Gauge

noun

/ɡeɪdʒ/

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something

The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.

The mechanic gauged the pressure in the car tires.

gauge the situation

meter, indicator, measure, assess, evaluate, calculate, estimate

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meter, indicator, measure

Entry 2

measure, assess, evaluate, calculate, estimate

estimate, guess, ignore

Entry 1

estimate, guess

Entry 2

guess, ignore

pressure gauge, fuel gauge, thickness gauge, wire gauge, gauge pressure, gauge performance, accurately gauge, gauge response

Entry 1

pressure gauge, fuel gauge, thickness gauge, wire gauge

Entry 2

gauge pressure, gauge performance, accurately gauge, gauge response

to happen or take place; to be found or present

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

To start a fire or to inspire a feeling or emotion.

to run or move with a long, bounding stride