Gauge: meaning, definitions and examples
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gauge
[ ɡeɪdʒ ]
measurement tool
A gauge is a tool used to measure dimensions, thickness, or quantity of something. It typically consists of a scale, needle, and dial to display the measurement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mechanic used a tire pressure gauge to check the air in the tires.
- She checked the temperature of the oven with a gauge before baking the cake.
estimate or judge
To gauge means to estimate or judge something. It involves using intuition or experience to assess a situation or determine a course of action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tried to gauge his reaction before telling him the news.
- It's difficult to gauge how long the project will take without more information.
Translations
Translations of the word "gauge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manômetro
- calibre
- medidor
🇮🇳 गेज
🇩🇪 Messgerät
- Messlehre
- Anzeige
🇮🇩 pengukur
🇺🇦 манометр
- калібр
- вимірювач
🇵🇱 manometr
- wskaźnik
- miernik
🇯🇵 ゲージ
- 計器
- 測定器
🇫🇷 jauge
- manomètre
- indicateur
🇪🇸 calibrador
- manómetro
- medidor
🇹🇷 ölçer
- gösterge
- manometre
🇰🇷 게이지
- 측정기
- 지시기
🇸🇦 مقياس
- عداد
- جهاز قياس
🇨🇿 měřidlo
- manometr
- ukazatel
🇸🇰 merač
- manometer
- ukazovateľ
🇨🇳 量规
- 测量仪
- 仪表
🇸🇮 merilnik
- manometer
- kazalnik
🇮🇸 mælitæki
- mælir
- vísir
🇰🇿 өлшеуіш
- манометр
- көрсеткіш
🇬🇪 ზომმეტრი
- მანომეტრი
- ინდიკატორი
🇦🇿 ölçü cihazı
- manometr
- göstərici
🇲🇽 calibrador
- manómetro
- medidor
Word origin
The word 'gauge' originated from the Old North French word 'gauger', which meant to measure. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to measuring instruments. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of estimating or judging something. The word has evolved to become a common term in various fields, including engineering, manufacturing, and psychology.
See also: gauging.