Gauged: meaning, definitions and examples

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gauged

 

[ ษกeษชdส’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmierzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฌๅฎšใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mesurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรงรผlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธก์ •๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmฤ›ล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmeranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‹้‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izmerjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,817, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.