Gauged: meaning, definitions and examples
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gauged
[ ษกeษชdสd ]
measuring tool
The term 'gauged' refers to the act of measuring or assessing something, typically using a specific instrument or standard. It can relate to determining the capacity, amount, or dimension of various objects or situations.
Synonyms
assessed, estimated, evaluated, measured
Examples of usage
- She gauged the temperature before cooking.
- He gauged the distance to the target.
- They gauged the reaction of the audience during the presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "gauged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น medido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคชเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gemessen
๐ฎ๐ฉ diukur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะผัััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmierzony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆธฌๅฎใใใ
๐ซ๐ท mesurรฉ
๐ช๐ธ medido
๐น๐ท รถlรงรผlen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธก์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ zmฤลenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zmeranรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆต้็
๐ธ๐ฎ izmerjen
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฆlt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะปัะตะฝะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถlรงรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ medido
Etymology
The word 'gauge' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'jauge', which means 'to measure'. Its roots can be traced further back to Latin 'gaudia', signifying 'to measure' or 'to judge'. The transition into the modern English form occurred around the 14th century, reflecting an evolution alongside the development of measuring instruments and standards in various fields such as engineering and carpentry. Over time, 'gauge' has been adapted for broader meanings and applications, leading to its current use in both literal measurements and metaphorical contexts, such as gauging emotions or reactions.