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gauge vs calculate

calculate vs gauge

gauge is a noun but calculate is not a noun.

gauge and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gauge Yes No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of gauge; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than gauge:
  • gauge: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of gauge include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
gauge (noun) calculate (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
gauge (verb) calculate (verb)
measure precisely and against a standard make a mathematical calculation or computation
adapt to a specified measurement specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
mix in specific proportions judge to be probable
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) have faith or confidence in
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation predict in advance
rub to a uniform size keep an account of
Difference between gauge and calculate

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