Gauge

/ˈɑeΙͺdΚ’/

The meaning and definition of Gauge, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind.
    β€œA vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it.”
  2. A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
verb
  1. To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
  2. To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.

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Origin

From Middle English gage.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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