Pronunciation

/ɡeɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A device or instrument for measuring or determining something, especially one that measures pressure, dimensions, or capacity. Example: “A fuel gauge shows how much petrol is left in the tank.”
• Verb (v): To measure or determine the exact dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something using a gauge or by estimation. Example: “Engineers gauged the depth of the river before constructing the bridge.”
• Noun (n): A standard of measurement or assessment; a criterion. Example: “Customer satisfaction is an important gauge for evaluating business performance.”
• Verb (v): To make something fit a certain size or standard by cutting, shaping, or modifying it. Example: “The tailor gauged the fabric to fit the client’s measurements perfectly.”

Phrases

• “Gauge your reaction”: To evaluate or assess one’s response to a situation.
• “To go off the gauge”: To deviate from the standard or norm, often used metaphorically.
• “Pressure gauge”: An instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid or gas.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The carpenter used a ruler as a gauge to ensure the boards were cut to the correct length.”
• Verb: “The meteorologist gauged the strength of the storm based on wind speed data.”
• Noun (standard): “They use market research as a gauge to improve their product line.”

Synonyms

• Measure
• Instrument
• Meter
• Indicator
• Estimation
• Assessment
• Calibration
• Standard
• Estimate
• Dimension
• Capacity
• Evaluation