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Meaning of
gauge
in English
gauge
us
//ɡeɪdʒ//
uk
//ɡeɪdʒ//
#common
Plural
gauges
Past Tense
gauged
Participle Verb
gauging
Third Person Singular
gauges
Definitions
Noun
device
for
checking
levels
or
dimensions
a
standard
for
measurement
;
instrument
an
estimate
or
prediction
The
economist
made
a
gauge
of
the
economic
growth
based
on
historical
data
.
a
thickness
measurement
(
of
metal
or
wire
)
The
mechanic
used
a
gauge
to
measure
the
thickness
of
the
car's
metal
sheet
.
rail
track
width
The
railway
company
standardized
the
gauge
of
their
tracks
to
ensure
safety
.
stitches
per
unit
of
distance
(
knitting
)
The
knitting
pattern
specified
a
gauge
of
20
stitches
per
inch
.
shotgun
barrel
measurement
(
lead
spheres
)
The
hunter
loaded
his
shotgun
with
lead
spheres
of
a
specific
gauge
.
a
shotgun
(
informal
,
US
usage
)
The
police
officer
confiscated
the
illegal
gauge
from
the
suspect
.
Verb
to
measure
or
determine
something's
size
or
capacity
;
assess
its
quantity
The
company
will
gauge
the
market
demand
before
launching
the
product
.
Compounds / Phrases
pressure gauge
wind-gauge
blood pressure gauge
