gauges (Meaning)
gauges
dimensions, size, the dimensions or extent of something, to determine the capacity or contents of, to measure precisely the size, dimensions, or other measurable quantity of, an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing, measurement according to some standard or system, relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind, to check for conformity to specifications or limits, measure sense 1, the size of a shotgun expressed as the number of lead balls of the same size as the interior diameter of the barrel required to make a pound, the diameter of a slender object (as a hypodermic needle), a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system, the fineness of a knitted fabric in loops per unit of width, a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences, an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity, the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle), to find out the capacity or contents of, an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy, the thickness of sheet metal or the diameter of wire or a screw, the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound, estimate, judge, to measure off or set out, the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width, the distance between the rails of a railroad, to measure exactly, an instrument for measuring, testing, or registering, estimate entry 1 sense 1, the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
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gauges Sentence Examples
- The mechanic checked the fuel gauges to ensure sufficient supply.
- The engineer used precision gauges to measure tiny components.
- The patient's blood pressure gauges showed elevated levels.
- The gauges on the dashboard indicated the vehicle's speed and fuel consumption.
- The weatherman consulted weather gauges to forecast future conditions.
- The wind gauge recorded gusty winds during the storm.
- The gauges on the diving equipment monitored depth and oxygen levels.
- The electrician used gauges to check the voltage and amperage in the circuit.
- The gauges on the boat's navigation system provided direction and distance information.
- The gauges on the industrial machinery displayed temperature, pressure, and flow rate.
FAQs About the word gauges
dimensions, size, the dimensions or extent of something, to determine the capacity or contents of, to measure precisely the size, dimensions, or other measurabl
figures, estimates, judges, calculates, understands, guesses,places, calls, makes, supposes
scales,measures,calibrates, works out,computes
The mechanic checked the fuel gauges to ensure sufficient supply.
The engineer used precision gauges to measure tiny components.
The patient's blood pressure gauges showed elevated levels.
The gauges on the dashboard indicated the vehicle's speed and fuel consumption.
