nounπShareA measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard"The teacher used a special gauge to measure how much each student had learned. "technicaldeviceindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of measuring."The gauge of student progress was measured by their test scores. "actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn estimate."My gauge of how popular the new school dance will be is that many students have already signed up. "attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things"The mechanic used a pressure gauge to check the tire inflation. "technicaldevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes."The gauge of the metal used for the school's new roof is 22. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distance between the rails of a railway."The train tracks had a gauge of 1.435 meters. "vehicletechnicalstructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space."The teacher used a gauge to measure how much each student understood the new math concept. "mathtechnicalsciencefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe number of stitches per inch, centimetre, or other unit of distance."The knitting pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches per inch. "technicalunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRelative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind."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."nauticalsailingpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe depth to which a vessel sinks in the water."The ship's gauge showed it was carrying too much cargo. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plastering) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to make it set more quickly."The builder added a specific gauge of plaster of Paris to the common plaster, ensuring a faster setting time. "materialamountbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles."The roofer carefully measured the size of each gauge before installing the new shingles. "architecturebuildingmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of measurement which describes how many spheres of bore diameter of a shotgun can be had from one pound of lead; 12 gauge is roughly equivalent to .75 caliber."My grandfather used a 12 gauge shotgun for hunting, because it holds a lot of shot for the weight of the ammunition. "unitweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A shotgun (synecdoche for 12 gauge shotgun, the most common chambering for combat and hunting shotguns)."My uncle uses a 12-gauge for hunting ducks in the fall. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tunnel-like ear piercing consisting of a hollow ring embedded in the lobe."My sister got a gauge in her left earlobe. "appearancebodystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of."The teacher used a ruler to gauge the length of the students' drawings. "technicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo estimate."I gauged the difficulty of the math problem by looking at the examples. "attitudebusinessabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appraise the character or ability of; to judge of."The teacher gauged the student's understanding of the complex math problem by asking a series of simpler questions. "characterabilitymindhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it."The seamstress carefully gauged the fabric, creating even folds for the dress. "materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris."The carpenter carefully gauged the plaster mixture to achieve the right consistency for the wall repair. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chip, hew or polish (stones, bricks, etc) to a standard size and/or shape."The carpenter carefully gauged the wooden beams to ensure they fit precisely into the roof frame. "materialarchitecturetechnicalbuildingindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
