to gauge

Definition von to gauge im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: An act of measuring; A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space; A thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes; The distance between the rails of a railway; an instrument for measuring; {n} a measure, standard, rod, guess, skill, art; {v} to measure the contents of a vessel; The measure of the size of a wire The smaller the number, the thicker the wire and the higher its current-carrying capacity Back to alphabetical list; The distance between two needle points expressed in fractions of an inch Applies to both knitting and tufting H; To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of; A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard; A term used to denote the physical size of a wire; A measurement most commonly associated with knitting equipment It can mean the number of needles per inch in a knitting machine However, in full fashioned hosiery and sweater machines, the number of needles per 1-1/2 inches represents the gauge; An instrument or device for measuring, indicating or comparing a physical characteristic; A term previously used in referring to the thickness or diameter of a wrought product Thickness or diameter is preferred in dimension description; Thickness of the steel used to make a grid member May be expressed by a number designation (26 GA) or in thousandths of an inch (0 013); A gauge of someone's feelings or a situation is a fact or event that can be used to judge them. The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity. = measure; If you gauge people's actions, feelings, or intentions in a particular situation, you carefully consider and judge them. as he gauged possible enemy moves and his own responses = assess; To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment; A gauge is the distance between the two rails on a railway line. a narrow gauge railway; (1) any of various instruments or tools for precise measuring; (2) to measure exactly; (3) a standard of measure, dimension, or capacity; To measure or determine with a gauge; Referring to wire The higher the gauge number, the thinner the diameter The thinner the diameter (the higher the gauge), the higher the DC resistance per linear foot of distance There are tonal differences between two coils with the same number of turns of two different gauges The thinner-wire pickup will have a higher DC resistance, and therefore a different response than a pickup utilizing a thicker gauge coil wire If a pickup is wound to a specific DC resistance, a higher gauge (thinner) wire will achieve that resistance quicker than a thicker gauge wire; A standard of measure used to determine the thickness of wire; The width of the film strip, measured in millimeters The standard gauges in film history are 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, and 70mm; To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg; judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"; A device for measuring the water level relative to a datum; The bore size of a shotgun determined by the number of round lead balls of bore diameter that equals a pound; To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock; To measure or determine usually with a gauge; to measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of; the thickness of wire; {f} measure; evaluate, determine; estimate; Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge; is the system for measuring metal thickness Fourteen gauge is slightly less than an 1/8th inch thick; Bar that represents how well you are hitting the steps When the bar reaches the bottom, your game is over; the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train; The thickness of sheet steel Better-quality steel has a consistent gauge to prevent weak spots or deformation; Measure; dimensions; estimate; Any instrument or apparatus for measuring the state of a phenomenon, or for ascertaining its numerical elements at any moment; usually applied to some particular instrument; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge; Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it; accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared; determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation; "gauge the wine barrels"; the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared mix in specific proportions; "gauge plaster"; mix in specific proportions; "gauge plaster"; Refers to thickness of stainless steel and is commonly used in reference to quality grades on certain types of lavatories and sinks Kohler's 18- and 20-gauge stainless steel sinks go through a number of polishing and buffing operations to ensure a beautiful finish; The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water; measure precisely and against a standard; "the wire is gauged"; A gauge is a device which displayes a mesuremed vale E g the tire pressure gauge However, in the world of karting, one usually means the displays mounted to the steering wheel when referring to gauges These particular gauges are most commonly the tach and the temperature gauge, measuring RPM and CHT respectively These masurements are essential to proper driving and tuning of the kart Other measurements may be taken as well, e g the EGT Many gauges on the market can display 2 or even 3 values, so that only one unit needs to be mounted to the steering wheel The most popular brands are Digitron and My-Chron Such gauges are also referred to as displays To get an idea about the options and pricing of these gauges, click here; Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge; adapt to a specified measurement; "gauge the instruments"; A gauge is the thickness of something, especially metal or wire. In manufacturing and engineering, a device used to determine whether a dimension is larger or smaller than a reference standard. A snap gauge, for example, is formed like the letter C, with outer "go" and inner "not go" jaws, and is used to check diameters, lengths, and thicknesses. Screw-thread pitch gauges have triangular serrations spaced to correspond with various pitches, or numbers of threads per inch or per centimeter. Deviation-type or dial gauges indicate the amount by which an object deviates from the standard. dial gauge pressure gauge strain gauge; the distance between the insides of the heads of the rails of track Standard gauge on real railroads is 4' 8½" (Not to be confused with scale which refers to the size ratio compared to the real railroad The BSME is HO scale, standard gauge ); {i} standard of measure; device for measuring (pressure, amount, distance, etc.); standard by which something is judged, criterion; extent; A measure of a conducting wire's physical size, usually referred to as AWG See also American Wire Gauge (AWG); rub to a uniform size; "gauge bricks"; The number of holes per inch (hpi) or threads The higher the gauge, the finer the fabric The "gauge" of fabric/canvas and type of fibres affect the size of needle, the type and number of strands of fibre used, the detail of the final design and the length of time for the design to grow!; A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard; an act of measuring; If you gauge the speed or strength of something, or if you gauge an amount, you measure or calculate it, often by using a device of some kind. He gauged the wind at over thirty knots Distance is gauged by journey time rather than miles; diameter of a tube or gun barrel; the diameter of a hypodermic needle expressed as a standard number; A gauge is a device that measures the amount or quantity of something and shows the amount measured. temperature gauges. pressure gauges; the distance between parallel lines of rails, rivet holes, etc; a measure of thickness of sheet metal, or wire; also known as gage; That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles; Device for measuring the water level relative to a datum; an instrument or device for measuring, indicating, or comparing a physical characteristic, such as pressure or volume; a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc; rub to a uniform size; "gauge bricks; The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting