📏gauge

verb
/ɡeɪdʒ/

Meaning

to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

Example Sentences

The mechanic gauged the pressure in the car tires.

The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.

Example Expressions

gauge the situation

Synonyms

measure, assess, evaluate, calculate, estimate, meter, indicator
Entry 1
measure, assess, evaluate, calculate, estimate
Entry 2
meter, indicator, measure

Antonyms

guess, ignore, estimate
Entry 1
guess, ignore
Entry 2
estimate, guess

Collocations

gauge pressure, gauge performance, accurately gauge, gauge response, pressure gauge, fuel gauge, thickness gauge, wire gauge
Entry 1
gauge pressure, gauge performance, accurately gauge, gauge response
Entry 2
pressure gauge, fuel gauge, thickness gauge, wire gauge

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