Gauge

/ɡˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/

/ˈɡeɪdʒ/

Definizione e Significato di "gauge"

to gauge

VERBO

misurare, valutare

to roughly estimate quantities or time

Transitive: to gauge a quantity or time

Example

She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience.

The meteorologist gauges the likelihood of rain by analyzing weather patterns.

misurare, valutare

to determine the size or dimensions of an object using a measuring tool or device

Transitive: to gauge a dimension

Example

The engineer gauged the depth of the river using a sonar device.

The technician used a caliper to gauge the thickness of the metal plate.

valutare, misurare

to assess or verify whether something meets specific requirements or standards

Transitive: to gauge a device

Example

The engineer gauged the parts to check if they were within the acceptable tolerance limits.

L'ingegnere ha valutato i pezzi per verificare se fossero entro i limiti di tolleranza accettabili.

The team gauges the components to ensure they fit the system correctly.

Il team valuta i componenti per assicurarsi che si adattino correttamente al sistema.

dosare, calibrare

to prepare or mix plaster in the correct proportions to achieve a desired setting time

Transitive: to gauge plaster

Example

He carefully gauged the plaster ingredients to meet the required drying time.

Ha dosato attentamente gli ingredienti della malta per rispettare il tempo di asciugatura richiesto.

The mason gauged the plaster for the wall, ensuring it would cure within the specified time.

Il muratore ha dosato il gesso per il muro, assicurandosi che si indurisse entro il tempo specificato.

misurare, valutare

to estimate or measure the volume or content of something

Transitive: to gauge volume of something

Example

He gauged the fuel level in the tank to see if they could make it to the next station.

Ha misurato il livello del carburante nel serbatoio per vedere se potevano arrivare alla prossima stazione.

The builder gauged the cement needed to cover the floor area.

Il costruttore ha misurato il cemento necessario per coprire la superficie del pavimento.

misurare, modellare

to shape or carve bricks or stone to the required form or size

Transitive: to gauge a stone or brick

Example

The mason gauged the stones to fit perfectly in the wall.

Il muratore misurò le pietre per adattarle perfettamente nella parete.

He carefully gauged the brick edges to ensure they aligned with the design.

Misurò con attenzione i bordi dei mattoni per assicurarsi che allineassero con il design.

Gauge

SOSTANTIVO

misuratore, indicatore

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

Example

The pressure gauge on the boiler indicates the level of steam inside.

Il misuratore della pressione sulla caldaia indica il livello di vapore all'interno.

The rain gauge in the backyard measures the amount of precipitation.

Il misuratore di pioggia nel giardino misura la quantità di precipitazioni.

scartamento, gauge ferroviario

the distance between the inner sides of the two parallel rails of a track

What is "gauge"?

Gauge refers to the distance between the inner edges of the two rails on a railway track. It is an important measurement because it determines how wide or narrow the track is, affecting the type of trains that can safely travel on it. The standard gauge, which is the most common worldwide, measures 143.5 centimeters, or 4 feet 8 ½ inches, between the rails. Different regions or rail systems may use wider or narrower gauges depending on their specific needs, with broader gauges providing more stability and allowing for heavier trains. Gauge is a key factor in ensuring proper track and train compatibility.

Example

The standard gauge is widely used in many countries.

She learned about the different gauge measurements in rail systems.

misura, calibro

the thickness of wire

calibro, misura

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

parametro, misura

accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared