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The definition of gauge

18 Definitions of: gauge

    1. verb, to measure or determine the amount, quantity, size, condition, etc, of
    2. verb, to estimate or appraise; judge
    3. verb, to check for conformity or bring into conformity with a standard measurement, dimension, etc
    4. noun, a standard measurement, dimension, capacity, or quantity
    5. noun, any of various instruments for measuring a quantity
    6. noun, any of various devices used to check for conformity with a standard measurement
    7. noun, a standard or means for assessing; test; criterion
    8. noun, scope, capacity, or extent
    9. noun, the diameter of the barrel of a gun, esp a shotgun
    10. noun, the thickness of sheet metal or the diameter of wire
    11. noun, the distance between the rails of a railway track: in Britain 4 ft 8½ in. (1.435 m)
    12. noun, the distance between two wheels on the same axle of a vehicle, truck, etc
    13. noun, nautical the position of a vessel in relation to the wind and another vessel. One vessel may be windward (weather gauge) or leeward (lee gauge) of the other
    14. noun, the proportion of plaster of Paris added to mortar to accelerate its setting
    15. noun, the distance between the nails securing the slates, tiles, etc, of a roof
    16. noun, a measure of the fineness of woven or knitted fabric, usually expressed as the number of needles used per inch
    17. noun, the width of motion-picture film or magnetic tape
    18. adjective, (of a pressure measurement) measured on a pressure gauge that registers zero at atmospheric pressure; above or below atmospheric pressure. See also absolute
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