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gauge (EN)
nom, verb

nom “gauge”

singular gauge, plural gauges o invariable
  1. mesurador
    The gas gauge in the car showed that the tank was almost empty.
  2. indicador
    The number of people attending the concert will be a good gauge of the band's popularity.
  3. calibre
    The metal sheet we need for the project should be 18-gauge to ensure it's strong enough.
  4. ample de via
    The train couldn't run on the new tracks because the gauge was different from the standard size.
  5. calibre (d'escopeta)
    He bought a 20-gauge shotgun, which means 20 lead balls of its bore size would weigh one pound.

verb “gauge”

infinitiu gauge; ell gauges; passat gauged; part. pass. gauged; ger. gauging
  1. estimar
    She tried to gauge how much food they would need for the party.
  2. mesurar
    The mechanic used a tool to gauge the pressure in the car's tires.