Pronunciation: /ɡeɪdʒ/

Definitions of gauge

noun a tool or instrument for measuring or indicating quantity or extent

Example Sentences

A1 I used a gauge to measure the temperature of the water.

A2 The fuel gauge in my car is broken, so I have to estimate how much gas I have left.

B1 The teacher used a gauge to assess the students' understanding of the lesson.

B2 The company uses a gauge to monitor the performance of their marketing campaigns.

C1 The scientist developed a new gauge to accurately measure the levels of pollution in the air.

C2 The artist used a gauge to determine the exact proportions of the sculpture he was creating.

verb to estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of something

Example Sentences

A1 She used a ruler to gauge the length of the table.

A2 I can gauge how far we are from the city by looking at the map.

B1 The teacher gauged the students' understanding by asking them questions.

B2 It's difficult to gauge the true impact of the new policy without more data.

C1 The scientist gauged the temperature of the liquid using a precise thermometer.

C2 The CEO gauged the market trends carefully before making a decision on the company's future.

Examples of gauge in a Sentence

formal The engineer used a precise gauge to measure the dimensions of the metal sheet.

informal Can you check the tire pressure gauge before we hit the road?

slang I need to get a feel for the situation before I can gauge how to proceed.

figurative Her facial expressions were a gauge of her true feelings about the situation.

Grammatical Forms of gauge

past tense

gauged

plural

gauges

comparative

more gauge

superlative

most gauge

present tense

gauge

future tense

will gauge

perfect tense

have gauged

continuous tense

is gauging

singular

gauge

positive degree

gauge

infinitive

to gauge

gerund

gauging

participle

gauged

Origin and Evolution of gauge

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Old North French
Story behind the word: The word 'gauge' originated from the Old North French word 'gauger' meaning to measure or weigh.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gauge' evolved to not only refer to measuring or weighing, but also to indicate a standard dimension or size, as well as a means of evaluating or determining something.