Meaning of 'gauge' (Webster Dictionary)
- A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine
dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.
- Measure; dimensions; estimate.
- Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions
or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge.
- Any instrument or apparatus for measuring the state of a
phenomenon, or for ascertaining its numerical elements at any moment;
-- usually applied to some particular instrument; as, a rain gauge; a
steam gauge.
- Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to
the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the
windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it.
- The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
- The distance between the rails of a railway.
- The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to
accelerate its setting.
- That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to
the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or
tiles.
- To measure or determine with a gauge.
- To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity
of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
- To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of
the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.
- To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread
through it, as cloth or a garment.
- To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to
estimate; to judge of.
Meaning of 'gauge' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- rub to a uniform size
Meaning (2):
- mix in specific proportions
Meaning (3):
- adapt to a specified measurement
Meaning (4):
- determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
Meaning (5):
- judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Example in sentence:- I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
Meaning (6):
- measure precisely and against a standard
Definition
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