gauge

/geidʤ/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
gauge

The technician uses a pressure gauge to check the system.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A measuring instrument: A device used to measure and display a specific physical quantity, such as thickness, pressure, or amount.
    • A standard measure: An accepted or established unit, dimension, or scale used for measurement or comparison.
    • The thickness, size, or capacity of something: The diameter of a wire, the distance between railroad rails, or the bore of a firearm.
    • A means of estimation or judgment: A standard or criterion used to assess something.

  2. Verb:

    • To measure precisely: To determine the exact dimensions, amount, or capacity of something using a standard instrument.
    • To estimate or judge: To form an approximate judgment or assessment of a situation, quantity, or person's capabilities.
    • To adapt to a standard: To make or adjust something to conform to a specific measurement or specification.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The fuel gauge showed the tank was almost empty. (The instrument measuring fuel indicated a low level.)
    • What is the gauge of this electrical wire? (What is the thickness or diameter of this wire?)
    • The railway uses a standard gauge of 56.5 inches. (The distance between the rails is set at that standard measurement.)
    • Public opinion is a poor gauge of scientific truth. (Public opinion is an unreliable standard for judging scientific fact.)

  • Verb:

    • The technician will gauge the pressure in the pipes. (The technician will measure the pressure precisely.)
    • It's difficult to gauge her reaction from her expression. (It's hard to estimate or judge her reaction based on her face.)
    • The bricks were carefully gauged to ensure uniform size. (The bricks were measured and rubbed to achieve a consistent size.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To take the gauge of (someone/something)": To assess or form an opinion about someone's character, abilities, or a situation.

    • The interview is designed to take the gauge of the candidate's problem-solving skills. (The interview aims to assess the candidate's abilities.)

  • "To have the weather gauge of" (Nautical, historical): To hold a position of advantage, especially relative to the wind and an opponent.

    • The smaller fleet had the weather gauge, allowing it to control the engagement. (The fleet held the advantageous position relative to the wind.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Gage (Noun/Verb): An alternative, chiefly American, spelling for "gauge," especially in technical contexts. Also can mean a pledge or a challenge.
  • Gauger (Noun): A person or device that gauges, especially a customs officer who measures the contents of casks.
  • Gauging (Noun): The act or process of measuring.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Measure, standard, criterion, meter, indicator, scale, benchmark.
  • Verb: Measure, calculate, assess, evaluate, estimate, judge, compute.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

(Note: "Gauge" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically expressed directly or with prepositions like "gauge by" or "gauge from.") - To gauge by/from something: To use a particular piece of information as a basis for estimation. - We can gauge the popularity of the policy by the number of supportive letters. (We can estimate the policy's popularity using that data.)

Related Idioms

  • A gauge of: Something that serves as a measure or indicator of something else.

    • Voter turnout is often seen as a gauge of political engagement. (Turnout is considered an indicator of engagement.)

  • To be in/out of gauge: To conform (or not) to the required standard measurement, especially in rail transport.

    • The old rolling stock was out of gauge for the new railway line. (The old train cars did not match the required track measurements.)
gauge

The technician uses a pressure gauge to check the system.

Noun
  1. diameter of a tube or gun barrel
  2. the thickness of wire
  3. the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
  4. accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
  5. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
Verb
  1. mix in specific proportions
    • gauge plaster
  2. adapt to a specified measurement
    • gauge the instruments
  3. measure precisely and against a standard
    • the wire is gauged
  4. determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
    • gauge the wine barrels
  5. rub to a uniform size
    • gauge bricks
  6. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
    • I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "gauge"

Từ có nhắc đến "gauge"