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gauge vs give

give vs gauge

gauge and give both are nouns.

gauge and give both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gauge Yes No Yes No
give Yes No Yes No
As verbs, give is a hyponym of gauge; that is, give is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gauge:
  • gauge: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • give: estimate the duration or outcome of something
gauge (noun) give (noun)
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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) give (verb)
measure precisely and against a standard proffer (a body part)
adapt to a specified measurement consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
mix in specific proportions occur
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) estimate the duration or outcome of something
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation dedicate
rub to a uniform size convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
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