gauge

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее инструмент или устройство для измерения количества, размера или ёмкости чего-либо, например давления, толщины или расстояния.esSustantivo que designa un instrumento o dispositivo para medir la cantidad, el tamaño o la capacidad de algo, como presión, espesor o distancia; también puede referirse a la medida o calibre estándar de algo, por ejemplo, el diámetro de un alambre o el ancho de una vía.frInstrument 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.deSubstantiv, das ein Instrument oder Gerät zum Messen von Menge, Größe, Umfang oder Kapazität bezeichnet, z. B. von Druck, Dicke oder Entfernung; auch ein Maßstab oder Kriterium zur Beurteilung.ptSubstantivo que designa um instrumento ou dispositivo usado para medir quantidade, tamanho ou capacidade de algo, como pressão, espessura ou distância; também pode se referir a um padrão ou critério de avaliação.zh名词，指用于测量数量、大小、容量或程度的仪器或装置，如压力表、厚度计或距离规。也指测量标准、尺度或衡量依据。arاسم يدل على أداة أو جهاز يُستخدم لقياس مقدار أو حجم أو سعة شيء ما، مثل الضغط أو السُمك أو المسافة.

1. Measurement instrument B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзмерительный приборesInstrumento de mediciónfrInstrument de mesuredeMessgerätptInstrumento de mediçãozh测量仪器arجهاز قياس

   Sinônimos: caliperdialgageindicatormanometermeasuring instrumentmetermicrometersensor

2. Standard or criterion B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПоказательescriterio, medidafrétalon, critèredeMaßstabptPadrão ou critériozh标准arمعيار

   Sinônimos: barometerbenchmarkcriterionindicatormeasurestandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

3. Thickness or diameter B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТолщина или диаметрesGrosor o diámetrofrÉpaisseur, calibredeDicke oder DurchmesserptEspessura ou diâmetrozh厚度或直径arالسماكة أو القطر

   Sinônimos: borecaliberdiametersizethicknesswidth

• gauges plural form
• gauges' possessive plural form
• gauge's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по измерению, оценке или суждению о количестве, уровне или качестве чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de medir, evaluar o juzgar la cantidad, el nivel o la calidad de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mesurer, d'évaluer ou de juger la quantité, le niveau ou la qualité de quelque chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Messen, Einschätzen oder Beurteilen von Menge, Grad oder Qualität einer Sache zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para medir, avaliar, estimar ou julgar a quantidade, o nível ou a qualidade de algo, bem como calibrar ou aferir um instrumento.zh动词，表示测量、估计或判断某事物的数量、水平或质量。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى قياس مقدار شيء أو تقدير مستواه أو جودته أو الحكم عليه، وكذلك معايرة الأجهزة وضبطها.

1. Measure or estimate B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзмерить или оценитьesMedir o estimarfrmesurer ou estimerdeMessen oder einschätzenptMedir ou estimarzh测量或估计arقياس أو تقدير

   Sinônimos: appraiseassesscalculatecomputedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasurequantify

   Antônimos: ignoremiscalculatemisestimatemisjudgeneglect

2. Assess or evaluate B2 formal

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

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

   ruОценитьesevaluar, calibrar, juzgarfrévaluerdeEinschätzenptAvaliarzh评估arيُقيِّم

   Sinônimos: appraiseassesscalculatedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasureratesize up

   Antônimos: disregardignoremisjudgeneglect

• gauged past participle
• gauged past simple
• gauging present participle
• gauges third person singular