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determine vs gauge

gauge vs determine

determine is not a noun while gauge is a noun.

determine and gauge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determine No No Yes No
gauge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gauge is a hyponym of determine; that is, gauge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than determine:
  • determine: establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
  • gauge: determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
determine (noun) gauge (noun)
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
the thickness of wire
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
determine (verb) gauge (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something measure precisely and against a standard
fix conclusively or authoritatively adapt to a specified measurement
shape or influence; give direction to mix in specific proportions
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort rub to a uniform size
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between determine and gauge

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