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/ˈɡeɪdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does gauge mean?

noun, verb

A gauge is a device used to measure or indicate a physical quantity, such as pressure, temperature, or flow rate. To gauge something means to measure or estimate its size, amount, or quality.

Example

"The engineer used a gauge to measure the pressure in the tank."

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