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gauge vs determine

determine vs gauge

gauge is a noun but determine is not a noun.

gauge and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gauge Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of gauge; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than gauge:
  • gauge: determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
  • determine: establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Other hypernyms of gauge include ascertain, find, find out.
gauge (noun) determine (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) determine (verb)
measure precisely and against a standard reach, make, or come to a decision about something
adapt to a specified measurement fix conclusively or authoritatively
mix in specific proportions shape or influence; give direction to
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
rub to a uniform size find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between gauge and determine

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