gauge
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gauges · gauging · gauged
Sense 1
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An act of measuring.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To estimate.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gauge” mean?
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
Is “gauge” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.