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  • 1gauge — 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… …

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  • 2gauge — 1. noun 1) the temperature gauge Syn: measuring device, measuring instrument, meter, measure; indicator, dial, scale, display 2) exports are an important gauge of economic activity Syn: measure, indicator, bar …

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  • 3gauge — I. noun also gage Etymology: Middle English gauge, from Anglo French Date: 15th century 1. a. a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: as (1) the distance between the rails of a railroad (2) the size of a… …

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  • 4Strain gauge — Typical foil strain gauge. The gauge is far more sensitive to strain in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction. The markings outside the active area help to align the gauge during installation. A strain gauge (also strain gage)… …

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  • 5Lens clock — A lens clock is a mechanical dial caliper that is used to measure dioptric power of a lens. It is a specialized version of a spherometer. A lens clock measures the curvature of a surface, but gives the result in diopters, assuming the lens is… …

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  • 6Caliper — For other uses, see Caliper (disambiguation). A vernier caliper …

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  • 7Micrometer — This article is about the measuring device. For the unit of length, see Micrometre. Outside, inside, and depth micrometers A micrometer (   …

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  • 8Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with …

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  • 9Laser cutting — process on a sheet of steel. CAD (top) and stainless steel laser cut part (bottom) Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials, an …

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  • 10Forging — This article is about the metalworking process. For specific hot forging hearth, see forge. For the act of counterfeiting, see forgery. Hot metal ingot being loaded into a hammer forge Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of… …

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