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noun

  • An instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount, level, or contents of something.
  • The thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure.
  • The position of a sailing ship to windward (the weather gage) or leeward (the lee gage) of another.

verb

  • Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.
  • Measure the dimensions of (an object) with a gauge.