Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Gauge.
How to pronounce gauge:
US
Gauge - as a noun
A measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gage6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
anemometer14wind gagewind gaugedepth gage
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Accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
standard of measurementThe distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distance11length10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The thickness of wire
Gauge - as a verb
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximate24estimate10guess6judge14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13cipher13compute13cypher16figure10reckon12work outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rub to a uniform size
Example: "Gauge bricks"
Determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
Example: "Gauge the wine barrels"
Measure precisely and against a standard
Example: "The wire is gauged"
Adapt to a specified measurement
Example: "Gauge the instruments"
Mix in specific proportions
Example: "Gauge plaster"
Example Sentences
"He used a measuring gauge to check the dimensions of the wood."
"The fuel gauge in the car indicates how much gasoline is left."
"The rain gauge in the backyard measures the amount of rainfall."
"The air pressure gauge showed that the tires needed to be inflated."
"They used a pressure gauge to monitor the water pressure in the pipes."
Word Game Points
Is GAUGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gauge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAUGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is GAUGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gauge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAUGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is GAUGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gauge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAUGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
