gauge

US /ɡeɪdʒ/
UK /ɡeɪdʒ/
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1.

medidor, indicador

an instrument or device for measuring the amount, level, or contents of something, typically a fluid or gas, or the size or dimensions of an object.

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The fuel gauge in the car showed that the tank was almost empty.
O medidor de combustível no carro mostrava que o tanque estava quase vazio.
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He used a pressure gauge to check the tire inflation.
Ele usou um medidor de pressão para verificar a calibragem dos pneus.
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meterindicatordialdisplayregister
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calibre, bitola, espessura

the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure.

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The wire was of a very fine gauge.
O fio era de um calibre muito fino.
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The shotgun takes 12-gauge shells.
A espingarda usa cartuchos calibre 12.
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caliberborediameterthicknesswidth
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medir, avaliar, estimar

estimate or determine the amount, level, or contents of (something).

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It's difficult to gauge the public's reaction to the new policy.
É difícil avaliar a reação do público à nova política.
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The company needs to gauge its progress against its goals.
A empresa precisa avaliar seu progresso em relação às suas metas.
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measureassessevaluateestimatedetermine
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