gauge

• Instrument ou dispositif servant à mesurer une quantité, une dimension ou une capacité, comme la pression, l'épaisseur ou la distance ; également, norme de dimension ou de calibre.

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.

   Instrument de mesure

   • 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.

   Synonymescaliperdialgageindicatormanometermeasuring instrumentmetermicrometersensor

2. Standard or criterionB2formal

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

   étalon, critère

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarometerbenchmarkcriterionindicatormeasurestandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

3. Thickness or diameterB2formal

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

   Épaisseur, calibre

   • 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.

   Synonymesborecaliberdiametersizethicknesswidth

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mesurer, d'évaluer ou de juger la quantité, le niveau ou la qualité de quelque chose.

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.

   mesurer ou estimer

   • 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.

   Synonymesappraiseassesscalculatecomputedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasurequantify

   Antonymesignoremiscalculatemisestimatemisjudgeneglect

2. Assess or evaluateB2formal

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

   évaluer

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

   Synonymesappraiseassesscalculatedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasureratesize up

   Antonymesdisregardignoremisjudgeneglect