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gauge (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “gauge”

enkelvoud gauge, meervoud gauges of ontelbaar
  1. meter
    The gas gauge in the car showed that the tank was almost empty.
  2. maatstaf
    The number of people attending the concert will be a good gauge of the band's popularity.
  3. dikte
    The metal sheet we need for the project should be 18-gauge to ensure it's strong enough.
  4. spoorwijdte
    The train couldn't run on the new tracks because the gauge was different from the standard size.
  5. kaliber
    He bought a 20-gauge shotgun, which means 20 lead balls of its bore size would weigh one pound.

werkwoord “gauge”

infinitief gauge; hij gauges; verleden tijd gauged; volt. deelw. gauged; ger. gauging
  1. inschatten
    She tried to gauge how much food they would need for the party.
  2. meten
    The mechanic used a tool to gauge the pressure in the car's tires.