Pronunciation: /ɡeɪdʒ/
noun a tool or instrument for measuring or indicating quantity or extent
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
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.
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.
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