gage
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/ɡeɪdʒ/
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/ɡeɪdʒ/
noun
R
A tool for measuring different things like fuel, pressure, or temperature.
We need to check the fuel gage to see if we have enough gas.
R
The size of how wide or thick something is, like wire.
We need to find the right gage of wire for the project.
R
The width of a gun's barrel, which can tell you what size of shot it uses.
This 12-gage shotgun can fire larger pellets.
R
The distance between train tracks or the wheels of a train.
The gage of the train tracks is standard for all trains.
R
A clue or sign that helps you understand or judge a situation.
The sales figures are a good gage of the product's popularity.
verb
R
To try to understand or judge something, like people's feelings or opinions.
The manager will gage the team's mood before making the announcement.
R
To measure something very precisely with a special tool.
The engineer will gage the pipe's diameter for accuracy.
R
To estimate or guess the size, amount, or extent of something.
It's hard to gage the distance to the horizon from here.
translation
A tool for measuring different things like fuel, pressure, or temperature.; The size of how wide or thick something is, like wire.; The width of a gun's barrel, which can tell you what size of shot it uses.; The distance between train tracks or the wheels of a train.; A clue or sign that helps you understand or judge a situation.
To try to understand or judge something, like people's feelings or opinions.; To measure something very precisely with a special tool.; To estimate or guess the size, amount, or extent of something.
Word Forms
3rd Present
gages
Past
gaged
Perfect
gaged
Progressive
gaging
Plural
gages