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gage

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use gage in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How can we gage if the new plan is working?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What gage did you make with your friends for the game?

How to pronounce gage

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪdʒ]

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