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GAUGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Gauged.

Gauged - as a noun

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 measurement

The distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distance11length10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The thickness of wire

Diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bore6caliber11calibre11

Gauged - 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)
approximate24estimate10guess6judge14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13cipher13compute13cypher16figure10reckon12work out
Hyponyms (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

"She gauged the temperature of the water before getting in."
"He gauged the distance between the two trees."
"The teacher gauged the understanding of the students by asking questions."
"The engineer gauged the pressure inside the pipe."
"They gauged the size of the room before buying furniture."
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Word Game Points

Is GAUGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gauged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAUGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GAUGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gauged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAUGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GAUGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gauged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAUGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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