Gauge

usgb/ɡeɪdʒ/
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.
Visual representation of "gauge" - A tool used to measure the size, amount, or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • pressure gauge
  • rain gauge

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Technical

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Practical Tool

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

Illustration for Practical Tool
Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
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Instrument Reading

Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly.

Illustration for Instrument Reading
The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
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Context Specific

The type of gauge depends on what's being measured: pressure, rainfall, fuel, etc.

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Install a rain gauge in your garden to measure precipitation.
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