Pronunciation: /ɡeɪdʒ/
noun a measuring instrument or device
A1 He used a gage to measure the thickness of the wire.
A2 The mechanic checked the tire pressure with a gage.
B1 The carpenter used a gage to ensure the wood was cut to the correct dimensions.
B2 The engineer relied on a gage to monitor the pressure in the pipeline.
C1 The scientist calibrated the gage before conducting the experiment.
C2 The gage provided accurate readings for the temperature fluctuations in the lab.
verb to measure or estimate
A1 She gaged the distance before jumping.
A2 He gaged the weight of the package before lifting it.
B1 The chef gaged the amount of spices needed for the recipe.
B2 The engineer gaged the strength of the materials before construction.
C1 The scientist gaged the accuracy of the experiment results.
C2 The auditor gaged the financial risk of the investment portfolio.
formal The jeweler used a gage to measure the dimensions of the diamond.
informal I'll gage how much time we have left before the movie starts.
slang I can't believe he gaged the situation so quickly.
figurative Her smile was a gage of her true feelings.
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