gauge meaning
gauge :
measuring instrument, measure
noun
▪ He checked the fuel gauge before leaving.
▪ He looked at the fuel measure before leaving.
▪ The pressure gauge showed high levels.
▪ The pressure measure showed high levels.
paraphrasing
▪ meter – measuring instrument
▪ indicator – showing device
▪ scale – measuring tool
▪ sensor – detecting device
gauge :
to measure, to assess
verb
▪ They gauged the room size accurately.
▪ They measured the room size accurately.
▪ She gauged his reaction carefully.
▪ She assessed his reaction carefully.
paraphrasing
▪ measure – to determine size
▪ assess – to evaluate
▪ evaluate – to judge
▪ calculate – to compute
Pronunciation
gauge [ɡeɪdʒ]
The word is pronounced 'gage' with a soft 'g' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about gauge
gauge - Common meaning
noun
measuring instrument, measure
verb
to measure, to assess
Part of Speech Changes for "gauge"
▪ gauging (verb) – measuring or assessing
▪ gaugeable (adjective) – capable of being measured
Common Expressions with "gauge"
▪ fuel gauge – the instrument that shows fuel level
▪ pressure gauge – the tool that measures pressure
▪ accurately gauge – precisely measure
▪ gauge interest – assess interest levels
Important examples of gauge in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, gauge is often used to refer to measuring instruments or assessing situations.
Example of a confusing word: engage (to participate)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, gauge can be followed by an object to indicate what is being measured.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
pressure gauge
'instrument that measures pressure', used in technical contexts.
gauge an opportunity
means 'assess a chance', used when evaluating possibilities.
Differences between similar words and gauge
gauge
,
measure
differences
gauge is often used for specific instruments or assessments, while measure is more general.
gauge
,
gauge is used for specific measurements, while assess is used to evaluate qualities.
differences
They gauged his reaction carefully.
Words with the same origin as gauge
The origin of gauge
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
