Meaning of the word gage in English
What does gage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gage
US /ɡeɪdʒ/
UK /ɡeɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
a device for measuring the amount or contents of something, typically a fuel tank or the pressure in a tire
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The fuel gage showed the tank was almost empty.
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Check the tire pressure with a gage.
2.
the thickness of a sheet of metal or plastic, or the diameter of a wire or screw
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The wire was of a very fine gage.
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She used a heavy gage steel for the frame.
Verb
1.
to measure the amount or contents of something with a gage
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He carefully gaged the depth of the water.
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The engineers gaged the pressure in the pipe.
2.
to estimate or assess the amount or value of something
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It's hard to gage his true intentions.
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She tried to gage the audience's reaction.