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to gauge
01
to roughly estimate quantities or time
02
to estimate or measure something, typically by using a standard reference
03
adapt to a specified measurement
04
mix in specific proportions
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determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
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rub to a uniform size
Gauge
01
a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something
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the distance between the inner sides of the two parallel rails of a track
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the thickness of wire
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diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
Example
The meteorologist gauges the likelihood of rain by analyzing weather patterns.
The investor gauges the potential return on investment by studying market trends.
They gauge the depth of the water before diving into the pool.
She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience.
He gauges the time it takes to complete a task based on previous similar projects.
