gauge

• Существительное, обозначающее инструмент или устройство для измерения количества, размера или ёмкости чего-либо, например давления, толщины или расстояния.

A noun referring to an instrument or device used for measuring the amount, size, or capacity of something, such as pressure, thickness, or distance.

1. Measurement instrumentB2formal

   A device used to measure the amount, size, or capacity of something.

   Измерительный прибор

   • The mechanic checked the tire pressure with a gauge.
   • The fuel gauge showed the tank was nearly empty.
   • A pressure gauge is essential for monitoring the boiler.

   Synonymscaliperdialgageindicatormanometermeasuring instrumentmetermicrometersensor

2. Standard or criterionB2formal

   A fact or situation that can be used to judge something.

   Показатель

   • Customer satisfaction is a good gauge of service quality.
   • The test results are a reliable gauge of student progress.
   • Economic growth is often used as a gauge of national success.

   Synonymsbarometerbenchmarkcriterionindicatormeasurestandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

3. Thickness or diameterB2formal

   The thickness, size, or diameter of a wire, sheet, or similar object.

   Толщина или диаметр

   • The wire is 12 gauge, which is quite thick.
   • The sheet metal is available in various gauges.
   • You need a specific gauge of needle for this sewing machine.

   Synonymsborecaliberdiametersizethicknesswidth

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по измерению, оценке или суждению о количестве, уровне или качестве чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring, estimating, or judging the amount, level, or quality of something.

1. Measure or estimateB2formal

   To determine the amount, level, or capacity of something, often using instruments or judgment.

   Измерить или оценить

   • The technician gauged the pressure in the tank.
   • We need to gauge the public's reaction to the new policy.
   • She tried to gauge his mood before speaking.

   Synonymsappraiseassesscalculatecomputedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasurequantify

   Antonymsignoremiscalculatemisestimatemisjudgeneglect

2. Assess or evaluateB2formal

   To make a judgment about something, especially people's feelings or opinions.

   Оценить

   • It's difficult to gauge how much support the proposal has.
   • He gauged the distance before jumping.
   • The survey gauged customer satisfaction levels.

   Synonymsappraiseassesscalculatedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasureratesize up

   Antonymsdisregardignoremisjudgeneglect