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gauges

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡeɪdʒəz// UK //ɡˈeɪdʒɪz// gauges

n. tools or instruments used to measure the exact amount, level, or size of something. You use them when you need a precise reading, like checking the air in a tire.

n. instruments or devices for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display or dial. Often refers to mechanical or digital indicators in industrial or automotive contexts.


SIMPLE

The pilot checked the fuel gauges before taking off.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers installed digital pressure gauges along the pipeline to monitor for any sudden drops in flow.

COMPLEX

Modern aircraft cockpits have replaced traditional mechanical gauges with high-resolution screens that consolidate vital flight data into a single interface.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to a collection of instruments on a dashboard or control panel.

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