Measurement often confused with its homophone

noun

1. Dimensions, size
2. Measure

   "surveys are a gauge of public sentiment"

3. An instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
4. An instrument with a graduated see graduatetransitive 2a} scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
5. Relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
6. A function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences

noun

1. A token of defiance
2. Something deposited as a pledge of performance

verb

1. Pledge
2. Stake, risk

noun

1. Greengage

biographical name

1. Thomas 1721–1787 British general and colonial governor in America

noun

1. Dimensions, size
2. Measure

   "surveys are a gauge of public sentiment"

3. An instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
4. An instrument with a graduated see graduatetransitive 2a} scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
5. Relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
6. A function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences

verb

1. To measure precisely the size, dimensions, or other measurable quantity of
2. To determine the capacity or contents of
3. Estimate, judge

   "hard to gauge his moods"

4. To check for conformity to specifications or limits
5. To measure off or set out

adjective

1. Wide in area or scope

   "a broad-gauge effort"

2. Comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability

   "a broad-gauge statesman"