The verb gauge, which refers to measuring or estimating, also has a variant gage. This variant appears to show up primarily in informal sources, though not often. Gauge is by far the preferred spelling in general usage for both the noun and the verb; we encourage you use it.
GAUGE definition: 1. to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device: 2. to make a judgment about…. Learn more.
Definition of gauge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
In science and engineering, a dimensional gauge or simply gauge (also spelled gage[1]) is a device used to make measurements or to display certain dimensional information.
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To measure the dimensions, capacity, proportions, or amount of (something), especially by means of a gauge: gauged the thickness of the metal part. 2. To evaluate or estimate: gauge a person's interest. 3. To adapt or make conform to a specified standard: pressure valves that are gauged to industry requirements. 4.
gauge (third-person singular simple present gauges, present participle gauging, simple past and past participle gauged) (transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
To gauge is to measure or test. The verb gauge means to estimate or measure, while the noun gauge is a tool you can use to make such a measurement. If you've ever seen someone check the air pressure in a tire, the instrument she used was called a tire gauge.