Gauge
noun
A tool used to measure the size, amount, or degree of something.
Check the pressure gauge to see how much air is in the tire.
Often appears as...
- pressure gauge
- rain gauge
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Technical
verb
To make a judgment or estimation about something.
I need to gauge your interest in the project before proceeding.
Often appears as...
- gauge interest
- gauge reaction
noun
The thickness or size of a thin material, such as wire or metal.
The gauge of the wire will determine how strong it is.
Often appears as...
- wire gauge
- shot gauge
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A standard measure or scale of measurement.
The gauge for this test is a score of 80% or higher.
Often appears as...
- standard gauge
- broad gauge
noun
A tool used to measure the size, amount, or degree of something.
Check the pressure gauge to see how much air is in the tire.
Often appears as...
- pressure gauge
- rain gauge
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a judgment or estimation about something.
I need to gauge your interest in the project before proceeding.
Often appears as...
- gauge interest
- gauge reaction
noun
The thickness or size of a thin material, such as wire or metal.
The gauge of the wire will determine how strong it is.
Often appears as...
- wire gauge
- shot gauge
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A standard measure or scale of measurement.
The gauge for this test is a score of 80% or higher.
Often appears as...
- standard gauge
- broad gauge
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Tool
Used for precise measurements in technical or mechanical contexts, often for safety.
Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Reading
Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly.
The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Context 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Tool
Used for precise measurements in technical or mechanical contexts, often for safety.
Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Reading
Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly.
The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Context 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Tool
Used for precise measurements in technical or mechanical contexts, often for safety.
Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Reading
Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly.
The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Context 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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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
exactly when difference and it's talking about but but in in more realistic terms it's like you have to gauge whether or not you believe this person is actually invested in this a conversation that does not paint them in a fortunate and as necessarily an ideal life and so
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Tiger Sharks'...
things slow this first dive we're going to go down we're not going to bring the bite force gauge we're just going to see what tigers are here come back up and we'll get some more backup support in terms of safety and we'll grab the bite force gauge what could go wrong
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What does your time feel...
gauged time by memorable events imagine a middle-aged working parent explained this experiencing the stressful drudgery of work and family life the abundant memories of high school such as homecoming football games prom graduation and so forth may seem like
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Why do we, like,...
and some studies suggest that conscientious speakers use more of these phrases to ensure everyone is being heard and understood. For example, starting a sentence with “Look...” can indicate your attitude and help you gauge the listener’s agreement.
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Can we create new senses...
And that's just the beginning. What we're envisioning is taking a modern cockpit full of gauges and instead of trying to read the whole thing, you feel it. We live in a world of information now, and there is a difference between accessing big data
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Night Search for Whip...
the antenna form this aids in the process of elimination helping burner to gauge the extent that whip spiders rely on their antenna form their eight eyes or something else for navigation so do the spiders with painted nails make it home
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Can you solve the...
All three planes land at the airport just as their fuel gauges reach zero. As the reporters and photographers cheer, the professor promises his planes will soon be available for commercial flights,
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When technology can read...
While we can't reliably decode complex thoughts just yet, we can already gauge a person's mood, and with the help of artificial intelligence, we can even decode some single-digit numbers
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Largest Lizard on Earth...
To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement in the form of some honking meat. We have a bite test gauge with stinking rotten meat on it.
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Earth's mysterious red...
Going forward, we’ll be investigating photosynthesis from space, and gauging how best to support our silent friends, who already do so much for us.
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
exactly when difference and it's talking about but but in in more realistic terms it's like you have to gauge whether or not you believe this person is actually invested in this a conversation that does not paint them in a fortunate and as necessarily an ideal life and so
Video examples
Tiger Sharks'...
things slow this first dive we're going to go down we're not going to bring the bite force gauge we're just going to see what tigers are here come back up and we'll get some more backup support in terms of safety and we'll grab the bite force gauge what could go wrong
Video examples
What does your time feel...
gauged time by memorable events imagine a middle-aged working parent explained this experiencing the stressful drudgery of work and family life the abundant memories of high school such as homecoming football games prom graduation and so forth may seem like
Video examples
Why do we, like,...
and some studies suggest that conscientious speakers use more of these phrases to ensure everyone is being heard and understood. For example, starting a sentence with “Look...” can indicate your attitude and help you gauge the listener’s agreement.
Video examples
Can we create new senses...
And that's just the beginning. What we're envisioning is taking a modern cockpit full of gauges and instead of trying to read the whole thing, you feel it. We live in a world of information now, and there is a difference between accessing big data
Video examples
Night Search for Whip...
the antenna form this aids in the process of elimination helping burner to gauge the extent that whip spiders rely on their antenna form their eight eyes or something else for navigation so do the spiders with painted nails make it home
Video examples
Can you solve the...
All three planes land at the airport just as their fuel gauges reach zero. As the reporters and photographers cheer, the professor promises his planes will soon be available for commercial flights,
Video examples
When technology can read...
While we can't reliably decode complex thoughts just yet, we can already gauge a person's mood, and with the help of artificial intelligence, we can even decode some single-digit numbers
Video examples
Largest Lizard on Earth...
To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement in the form of some honking meat. We have a bite test gauge with stinking rotten meat on it.
Video examples
Earth's mysterious red...
Going forward, we’ll be investigating photosynthesis from space, and gauging how best to support our silent friends, who already do so much for us.
Example 1 of 10
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John Cena
American Actor
When you see me on TV, that's about as close to my real personality as you can get. There are a certain amount of folks who admire me, there are a certain amount of folks who don't, and I'm not going to try and change their mind. Nothing I can do will change their mind anyway, because they already have a good gauge of who I am as a person.
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Tavi Gevinson
American Writer
I think it's foolish to interview someone who's just promoting a movie that they're in and ask if they consider themselves a feminist. That's not about feminism; that's about the journalist wanting to gauge how much this person is aware of the world or is aware of the feminist movement.
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Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Politicians don't like to face unpleasant realities. In truth, nobody does, but as individuals, we have no choice; if we neglect to plan ahead, we are held accountable. Fail to meet your responsibilities at work, and you get fired. Ignore your car's gas gauge, and you get stranded.
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Ian MacKaye
American Musician
I've done thousands of interviews in my life, and it's a format that I quite enjoy, because I think of questions in interviews as an opportunity to sort of gauge my growth in a way. It gives me an idea of how I'm navigating this world that I'm in.
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Kate Moss
English Model
There's nobody that's ever really been able to take care of me. Johnny did for a bit. I believed what he said. Like if I said, 'What do I do?' he'd tell me. And that's what I missed when I left. I really lost that gauge of somebody I could trust.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
In my own life I know that my state of cheerfulness is a reliable gauge of my level of spiritual enlightenment at that moment. The more cheerful, happy, contented, and satisfied I am feeling, the more aware I am of my deep connection to Spirit.
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Scarlett Johansson
American Actress
It's important for people to figure out their own lives before involving someone else - to gauge where you are and work on your own issues.
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Tim Ferriss
American Author
I gauge success in years, not weeks. The weekend box-office approach to book launches is short sighted and encourages crappy books.
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Supriya Pathak
I gauge if I can create a different a woman. But sometimes, you feel the character isn't given enough space to perform.
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Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
It's so nice to see that one's opinion of humanity is accurately gauged.
Quote examples
John Cena
American Actor
When you see me on TV, that's about as close to my real personality as you can get. There are a certain amount of folks who admire me, there are a certain amount of folks who don't, and I'm not going to try and change their mind. Nothing I can do will change their mind anyway, because they already have a good gauge of who I am as a person.
Quote examples
Tavi Gevinson
American Writer
I think it's foolish to interview someone who's just promoting a movie that they're in and ask if they consider themselves a feminist. That's not about feminism; that's about the journalist wanting to gauge how much this person is aware of the world or is aware of the feminist movement.
Quote examples
Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Politicians don't like to face unpleasant realities. In truth, nobody does, but as individuals, we have no choice; if we neglect to plan ahead, we are held accountable. Fail to meet your responsibilities at work, and you get fired. Ignore your car's gas gauge, and you get stranded.
Quote examples
Ian MacKaye
American Musician
I've done thousands of interviews in my life, and it's a format that I quite enjoy, because I think of questions in interviews as an opportunity to sort of gauge my growth in a way. It gives me an idea of how I'm navigating this world that I'm in.
Quote examples
Kate Moss
English Model
There's nobody that's ever really been able to take care of me. Johnny did for a bit. I believed what he said. Like if I said, 'What do I do?' he'd tell me. And that's what I missed when I left. I really lost that gauge of somebody I could trust.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
In my own life I know that my state of cheerfulness is a reliable gauge of my level of spiritual enlightenment at that moment. The more cheerful, happy, contented, and satisfied I am feeling, the more aware I am of my deep connection to Spirit.
Quote examples
Scarlett Johansson
American Actress
It's important for people to figure out their own lives before involving someone else - to gauge where you are and work on your own issues.
Quote examples
Tim Ferriss
American Author
I gauge success in years, not weeks. The weekend box-office approach to book launches is short sighted and encourages crappy books.
Quote examples
Supriya Pathak
I gauge if I can create a different a woman. But sometimes, you feel the character isn't given enough space to perform.
Quote examples
Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
It's so nice to see that one's opinion of humanity is accurately gauged.
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