gage
Aussprache: [ɡeɪdʒ]
Wort
Kontext: „measurement“
(noun) a gage is a device or tool used to measure something, like size or amount. Think of it as a way to find out how much of something there is or how big something is.
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The mechanic used a gage to check the tire pressure.
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Without the right gage, we couldn't measure the temperature accurately.
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What kind of gage do we need to measure the water level?
Kontext: „testing ability“
(verb) to gage means to judge or measure someone's ability, situation, or feelings. It's like figuring out how someone is doing or what they need.
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The teacher could gage how well the students understood the lesson.
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It was hard to gage his reaction because he didn't say anything.
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How can we gage if the new plan is working?
Kontext: „challenge“
(noun) a gage can also mean a pledge or a promise, especially in a game or challenge. It's like saying, 'I bet you this!' when you're trying to prove something.
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She made a gage to always help her friends when they needed her.
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He didn't take the gage seriously, so he didn't care about the outcome.
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What gage did you make with your friends for the game?
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