gauge
Prononciation : [ɡeɪdʒ]
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Contexte : « measurement »
(noun) a tool used to measure things like size, amount, or capacity. Think of it like a ruler, but it can measure different things in different ways.
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We used a gauge to check how much water was in the tank.
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Without a gauge, we couldn't tell if the tire was flat or not.
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What kind of gauge should we use to measure the pressure?
Contexte : « measurement »
(verb) to measure or assess something. It means figuring out how big, small, good, or bad something is. Like when you use a ruler to see how long something is.
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They gauge the temperature to see if it's warm enough for a picnic.
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He didn't gauge the distance correctly, so he missed the target.
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How do you gauge the success of a project?
Contexte : « opinion »
(verb) to form an idea or opinion about something. This is like when you think about how good or bad something is after seeing it.
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She was able to gauge the mood of the room and decided to change the topic.
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He couldn't gauge how his friends felt about the decision, so he hesitated.
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How can you gauge whether someone is happy or sad?
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