gauge

UK
/ɡeɪdʒ/
US
/ɡeɪdʒ/

Translations

gaugenoun
gauges
pl
UK
/ɡeɪdʒ/
US
/ɡeɪdʒ/
calibreEn technique et pour les armes à feu.
The gauge of the shotgun is an important factor in its performance.
Le calibre du fusil de chasse est un facteur important de ses performances.
The fuel gauge on the dashboard showed that the tank was almost empty.
La jauge à carburant sur le tableau de bord indiquait que le réservoir était presque vide.
écartementDans le domaine ferroviaire.
The railway uses a narrow gauge to navigate the mountainous terrain.
Le chemin de fer utilise un écartement étroit pour traverser le terrain montagneux.
Additional translations
indicateurPour un instrument de mesure avec affichage.
baromètreAu sens figuré.
gaugeverb
gauged
Past Simple
gauged
Past Participle
gauging
Gerund
UK
/ɡeɪdʒ/
US
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She tried to gauge his reaction to the news before proceeding with her plan.
Elle a essayé d'évaluer sa réaction à la nouvelle avant de poursuivre son plan.
The technician gauged the pressure in the pipes to ensure they were functioning correctly.
Le technicien a jaugé la pression dans les tuyaux pour s'assurer qu'ils fonctionnaient correctement.

Definitions

gaugenoun
An instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information.
The fuel gauge on the dashboard showed that the tank was almost empty.
A standard or scale of measurement.
The gauge of the wire determines its electrical resistance.
The thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure.
The gauge of the shotgun is an important factor in its performance.
A means of estimating or judging something.
Public opinion can be a useful gauge of the effectiveness of government policies.
The distance between the inner sides of the rails on a railway track.
The railway uses a narrow gauge to navigate the mountainous terrain.
gaugeverb
To measure or determine the amount, level, or volume of something.
The technician gauged the pressure in the pipes to ensure they were functioning correctly.
To estimate or judge something, such as a situation, mood, or feeling.
She tried to gauge his reaction to the news before proceeding with her plan.