Antonyms for
gauge
A measure
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All Definitions for Gauge

Below are all the dictionary definitions of gauge:

1A measure
2A standard of measure
3An instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity
4A standard
5An act of measuring.
6An estimate.
7To measure or determine with a gauge
8To measure the capacity of.
9To estimate.
10To appraise the character or ability of
11To judge of.
12Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
13A thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes, with lower numbers indicating larger size.
14A unit of measurement which describes how many spheres of bore diameter of a shotgun can be had from one pound of lead
1512 gauge is roughly equivalent to .75 caliber.
16A shotgun (synecdoche for 12 gauge shotgun, the most common chambering for combat and hunting shotguns).
17The number of stitches per inch, centimetre, or other unit of distance.
18A semi-norm
19A function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
20The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
21Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind.
22That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid
23Also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles.
24The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to make it set more quickly.
25To mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris.
26To chip, hew or polish (stones, bricks, etc) to a standard size and/or shape.
27To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.
28A tunnel-like ear piercing consisting of a hollow ring embedded in the lobe.
29Cannabis.
30A male given name.
31Ellipsis of track gauge. [(rail transport) The specified distance between the rails of a railway.]
32Ellipsis of loading gauge. [(rail transport, UK) The maximum permitted height and width for a rail vehicle, governed by clearances in tunnels, under bridges and past lineside structures.]

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About antonyms for gauge

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