noun
- instruments for measuring or testing something
- standard measurements or dimensions
verb
- measures or estimates the amount, level, or extent of something
- judges or forms an estimate of a situation or person’s character
Examples
- The car’s fuel and temperature gauges showed normal readings.
- Railroad tracks are built to standard gauges for compatibility.
- The scientist gauges the pressure inside the container.
- She gauges his reaction before continuing with her story.
- Weather gauges help meteorologists track storm conditions.
- It’s difficult to gauge public opinion on this issue.
- The wire gauge determines how much current it can carry.