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gauge vs work out

work out vs gauge

gauge is a noun but work out is not a noun.

gauge and work out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gauge Yes No Yes No
work out No No Yes No
As verbs, work out is a hypernym of gauge; that is, work out is a word with a broader meaning than gauge:
  • gauge: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • work out: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of gauge include calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon.
gauge (noun) work out (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) work out (verb)
measure precisely and against a standard do physical exercise
adapt to a specified measurement give a workout to
mix in specific proportions come up with
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) work out in detail
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
rub to a uniform size make a mathematical calculation or computation
be calculated
happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well
Difference between gauge and work out

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