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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 release from military service or to disband troops.

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps