Gauge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gauge ( noun )

1. An instrument for measuring a physical quantity, such as weight, temperature or pressure.
2. A standard dimension or measurement.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a standard of measurement or weight): from old northern french gage (noun), gauger (verb), of germanic origin; related to old english gæg "pledge, security".

Examples:

1. He used a gauge to measure the thickness of the metal.
2. The gauge on the fuel tank indicated that it was almost empty.
3. The tire gauge showed that the tires were under-inflated.
4. The gauge of the wire indicated it was too thin for the application.
5. The gauge on the thermometer read 102 degrees.

(As a verb)

Gauge ( verb )

1. An instrument for measuring a physical quantity, such as weight, temperature or pressure.
2. A standard dimension or measurement.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a standard of measurement or weight): from old northern french gage (noun), gauger (verb), of germanic origin; related to old english gæg "pledge, security".

Examples:

1. He used a gauge to measure the thickness of the metal.
2. The gauge on the fuel tank indicated that it was almost empty.
3. The tire gauge showed that the tires were under-inflated.
4. The gauge of the wire indicated it was too thin for the application.
5. The gauge on the thermometer read 102 degrees.