gauge — gaugeable, adj. gaugeably, adv. /gayj/, v., gauged, gauging, n. v.t. 1. to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure. 2. to appraise, estimate, or judge. 3. to make conformable to a standard. 4. to mark or measure… … Universalium
Gauge conversion — Change of gauge redirects here. For other uses, see Change of gauge (disambiguation). Track gauge by size … Wikipedia
Gauge blocks — (also known as gage blocks, Johansson gauges, slip gauges, or Jo blocks) are precision ground and lapped measuring standards. They are used as references for the setting of measuring equipment such as micrometers, sine bars, dial indicators (when … Wikipedia
Dual gauge — Track gauge by size Broad gauge Sta … Wikipedia
gauge — A measuring device. SYN: gage. bite g. SYN: gnathodynamometer. Boley g. a caliper type g. graduated in millimeters used to measure the thickness of various dental materials. catheter g. a metal … Medical dictionary
depth gauge — noun a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities • Syn: ↑depth gage • Hypernyms: ↑gauge, ↑gage * * * noun : a gauge for measuring the depth of holes, grooves, or concavities * * * depth gauge, an apparatus for the… … Useful english dictionary
Wire gauge — is a measurement of how large a wire is, either in diameter or cross sectional area. This determines the amount of electric current a wire can safely carry, as well as its electrical resistance and weight per unit of length. Wire gauge is… … Wikipedia
Wire gauge — Wire Wire (w[imac]r), n. [OE. wir, AS. wir; akin to Icel. v[=i]rr, Dan. vire, LG. wir, wire; cf. OHG. wiara fine gold; perhaps akin to E. withy. [root]141.] [1913 Webster] 1. A thread or slender rod of metal; a metallic substance formed to an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jewelry wire gauge — is a measure of the diameter or gauge of wire used in jewelry manufacture. Wire is a single, usually cylindrical, elongated strand of drawn metal. This definition is currently correct, but was not correct when wire was first invented over 2,000… … Wikipedia
Bore gauge — A bore gauge is a convenient term for the measuring or transfer tools that are used in the process of accurately measuring holes.Transfer gaugesTelescopic gaugesThese are a range of gauges that are used to measure a bore s size, by transferring… … Wikipedia
Iberian gauge — In railway terminology, Iberian gauge ( es. ancho ibérico/trocha ibérica, pt. bitola ibérica) is railway track that has the running rails RailGauge|1668 apart. The primary installed base of track is on the Iberian Peninsula in south west… … Wikipedia