Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Gauges.
Gauges - 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
Gauges - 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 variety of gauges to measure the thickness of the metal."
"The mechanic checked the gauges on the dashboard before starting the car."
"The weatherman predicted the rain using his gauges."
"The engineer installed pressure gauges to monitor the water flow in the pipes."
"The company implemented satisfaction gauges to measure customer feedback."
Word Game Points
Is GAUGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gauges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAUGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GAUGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gauges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAUGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GAUGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gauges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAUGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
