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| 1. | [ verb ] (mathematics) form an opinion about; judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time | |
| Synonyms: | estimate judge guess approximate | |
| Examples: | "I estimate this chicken to weigh at three pounds" |
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| Related terms: | calculate place give misgauge lowball quantise guesstimate assess truncate make reckon overestimate lowball estimate estimate appraisal evaluator guess estimate guesser | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. | |
| Synonyms: | gage | |
| Related terms: | measuring_instrument dipstick gas_gauge vacuum_gauge pressure_gauge rain_gauge strain_gauge surface_gauge depth_gauge water_gauge wire_gauge anemometer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (law) adapt to a specified measurement | |
| Examples: | "gauge the instruments" |
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| Related terms: | standardize | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (arms) diameter of a tube or gun barrel | |
| Synonyms: | caliber calibre bore | |
| Related terms: | diameter calibrate | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the thickness of wire | |
| Related terms: | thickness | |
| 6. | [ verb ] measure precisely and against a standard | |
| Examples: | "the wire is gauged" |
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| Related terms: | quantify standard_of_measurement | |
| 7. | [ noun ] accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared | |
| Synonyms: | standard_of_measurement | |
| Related terms: | standard | |
| 8. | [ verb ] mix in specific proportions | |
| Examples: | "gauge plaster" |
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| Related terms: | blend | |
| 9. | [ verb ] determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation | |
| Examples: | "gauge the wine barrels" |
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| Related terms: | determine | |
| 10. | [ verb ] rub to a uniform size | |
| Examples: | "gauge bricks" |
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| Related terms: | rub | |
| 11. | [ noun ] the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train | |
| Related terms: | distance narrow_gauge standard_gauge broad_gauge | |
| Similar spelling: |
gage gag gaze Gase gaga gauze Gause gaius gauche gas |
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