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gauge

The correct spelling is gauge.

How to pronounce gauge

/ˈɡeɪdʒ/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡeɪdʒ/

Say it like: Gau-je

The correct spelling is gauge. A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard For example: "A vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it."

Usage Examples

A vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
  2. 2.An act of measuring.
  3. 3.An estimate.
  4. 4.Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
  5. 5.A thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes.

verb

  1. 1.To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
  2. 2.To estimate.
  3. 3.To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.
  4. 4.To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.
  5. 5.To mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris.

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