gauge
Произношение: [ɡeɪdʒ]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
We used a gauge to check how much water was in the tank.
Пример
Without a gauge, we couldn't tell if the tire was flat or not.
Пример
What kind of gauge should we use to measure the pressure?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
They gauge the temperature to see if it's warm enough for a picnic.
Пример
He didn't gauge the distance correctly, so he missed the target.
Пример
How do you gauge the success of a project?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
How can you gauge whether someone is happy or sad?
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