gauge in Dutch
gauge in Dutch is meter, meetinstrument, ijk — gauge means to measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
gauge in Dutch
meter
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
meetinstrument
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
ijk
(mathematics, analysis) A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
meten
(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
inschatten
(transitive) To estimate.
What does "gauge" mean?
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verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
"A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine."
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verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
"She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news."
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noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).
"The pressure gauge showed the tank was almost empty."
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gauge in a sentence
- A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine.
- Rainfall was gauged using a simple collection cylinder.
- She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news.
- It's difficult to gauge how the public will respond to the new policy.
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What is "gauge" in Dutch?
"gauge" in Dutch is meter, meetinstrument, ijk. gauge means: To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
How do you use "gauge" in a sentence?
Example: "A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine." In Dutch, "gauge" is meter, meetinstrument, ijk.
Are there other ways to say "gauge" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "gauge": meter, meetinstrument, ijk, meten, inschatten.
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