gauge

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technology Technical

n. a standard measurement of thickness, especially for wire, metal, or the distance between train tracks.

n. a standard measure of dimensions or thickness, specifically regarding wire diameter, sheet metal, or the distance between the inner faces of railway tracks.

“The electrician used a heavy gauge wire for the new kitchen appliances.”

“The country's railway network was difficult to integrate with its neighbours because they used a different track gauge.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Informal

n. a type of jewellery worn in a large hole in the earlobe.

n. a cylindrical piece of jewellery inserted into a stretched earlobe piercing to maintain or increase its diameter.

“He decided to wear silver gauges in his ears for the concert.”

“The shop specialises in organic materials for ear gauges, including carved wood and polished stone.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a judgment about a situation or a person's feelings.

v. to evaluate or assess a person's feelings, a situation, or a reaction based on available evidence.

“It was difficult to gauge her reaction to the news because she stayed very quiet.”

“The marketing team conducted several focus groups to gauge public interest in the proposed rebranding strategy.”

C1 · Advanced Technical

v. to measure the exact size, amount, or strength of something.

v. to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, or quantity of something using a measuring device.

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“The scientists need to gauge the water levels every hour during the storm.”

“Using laser technology, the engineers were able to gauge the structural integrity of the bridge with millimetre precision.”