How To Spell gauge?
How to Pronounce gauge?
Correct pronunciation for the word "gauge" is [ɡˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ], [ɡˈeɪdʒ], [ɡ_ˈeɪ_dʒ].
Definition of gauge
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To ascertain the capacity or the contents of; to measure in respect to capability; to estimate.
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A measure; a standard of measure; the number of feet which a ship sinks in the water; the position of one vessel with respect to another, the weather-gauge being to weatherward, and the lee-gauge to leeward; a piece of hard wood variously notched, used to adjust the dimensions, slopes, &c., of the various sorts of letters; an instrument made to strike a line parallel to the straight side of a board; the distance between the rails, the broad gauge being 7 ft. and the narrow gauge 4 ft. 8 1/2 in. Sliding gauge, a tool used by mathematical instrument makers for measuring and setting off distances. Rain-gauge, an instrument for measuring the quantity of rain which falls at any given place. Sea-gauge, an instrument for finding the depth of the sea. Syphon-gauge, a gauge made in the form of a syphon, such as the steam-gauge, condenser-gauge, &c. Tide-gauge, an instrument for determining the height of the tides. Wind-gauge, an instrument for measuring the force of the wind on any given surface. Gauges, brass rings with handles, to find the diameter of all kinds of shot with expedition.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Gauge?
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What is the adverb for gauge?
The adverb form of the word "gauge" is "gaugingly".
What is the adjective for gauge?
The adjective form of the word "gauge" is "gauged".
Usage over time for gauge:
This graph shows how "gauge" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of gauge?
The plural of the "gauge" can be the "gauges".
What is the singular form of gauge?
The singular of the "gauge" can be the "gauge".
Synonyms for Gauge:
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n.
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- forge ,
- concrete mixer .
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- baseline .
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- big .
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- extension ,
- branch line ,
- buffer ,
- connection ,
- assay ,
- cutting ,
- artery ,
- feeder .
- inference ,
- calculus ,
- enumeration ,
- conclusion ,
- assessment ,
- arithmetic ,
- deduction ,
- consideration ,
- evaluation ,
- approximation ,
- determination ,
- algorithm ,
- algebra ,
- appraisal ,
- division ,
- calculation .
- gage .
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v.
• measure • judge, estimate • class • appraise- inspect ,
- audit ,
- deem ,
- examine ,
- figure out .
- eye .
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