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gauge

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪdʒ]

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

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How do you gauge the success of a project?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How can you gauge whether someone is happy or sad?

How to pronounce gauge

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪdʒ]

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