Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "gauge" is spelled with the letter combination "g-u-a-g-e". The phonetic transcription of this word is /ɡeɪdʒ/. The "g" is pronounced like a "j", and the "u" is silent. The "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "late", while the "u" receives a secondary stress and is pronounced like the "u" in "up". The final "e" is silent. "Gauge" can be used to measure thickness or size, or to indicate a standard or measure of comparison.
Gauge is a noun that is commonly defined as a device or instrument used for measuring or determining the size, quantity, capacity, or extent of something. It can refer to various forms of measuring tools, such as gauges used to determine the pressure, temperature, or dimensions of an object or system.
In a more general sense, gauge can also refer to a standard or scale used for comparison or evaluation. For example, a fuel gauge in a vehicle indicates the level of fuel in the tank, while a rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall. Similarly, a pressure gauge can be used to determine the amount of pressure within a system.
Gauge can also be used as a verb, meaning to assess, determine, or measure something accurately. For instance, you might gauge the depth of a river before crossing it or gauge someone's reaction during a conversation. In these cases, gauge implies a careful estimation or assessment of a certain quality, extent, or attitude.
Additionally, gauge can refer to the thickness or diameter of wire or sheet metal. For instance, a wire gauge is a tool used to determine the thickness or size of a wire, usually expressed as a numerical value.
Overall, gauge is a versatile term that encompasses a broad range of measuring techniques, devices, and standards.
• A measure; a standard of measure; on a railway, the distance between the rails, usually 4 feet 8 1/2 inches; a workman's tool; a mixture of certain stuff and plaster, used in finishing the best ceilings, and for mouldings.
• To measure or ascertain the contents of a cask or vessel; to measure or ascertain, as the quantity, diameter, &c.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "gauge" originates from the Old North French word "jauge", meaning a container or a measure. It can be traced back to the late 14th century as a noun, referring to a measuring device or standard of measurement. The term later expanded to include the act of measuring or estimating. The ultimate root of "jauge" is uncertain, but it is believed to have Germanic origins and might be related to the Old Norse word "ja", which means to measure or lay out.
