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Gauge

Definition:

A gauge is a measuring device or an instrument used to determine the dimensions, quantities, or capacities of something.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) A measuring instrument:

Example: He used a pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.

b) A standard dimension or size:

Example: The gauge of a standard railroad track is 4 feet 8.5 inches.

c) The thickness or diameter of sheet metal or wire:

Example: The electrician used a wire gauge to determine the proper size for the circuit.

2. Verb:

a) To measure or estimate:

Example: The doctor had to gauge the patient's blood pressure.

b) To assess or evaluate:

Example: The teacher tried to gauge the students' understanding of the subject.

Local Usage:

In some regions, particularly in the United States, the term "gauge" is commonly used to refer to the size of a shotgun.

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