
Gauge
Practical Tool
Used for precise measurements in technical or mechanical contexts, often for safety.

Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
Instrument Reading
Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly.

The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
Context Specific
The type of gauge depends on what's being measured: pressure, rainfall, fuel, etc.

Install a rain gauge in your garden to measure precipitation.
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