The word "gage" appears in documentation regarding measurement of machine parts, for example. Is this just a USA-spelling of the word "gauge" (e.g. as in "pressure gauge") or is it a fundamentally different word. If so, what is a "gage"?
2007-01-22 02:05:55 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Industry vernacular = gage
Webster says gauge.
In all respects the same.
(According to The Columbia Guide to Standard American English,
" ...Gage is a variant of gauge, but apparently in dwindling use..."
For some reason I always thought 'Gage' was an American spelling of the 'English' Gauge.
I have generally seen 'gage/gauge' used to mean an attribute measuring device (GO/NO-GO gage etc.). A variable characteristic is measured with an 'Instrument' (such as a Vernier, micrometer ...).)
Real word is gauge.
1.Gauge:
A standard or scale of measurement.
A standard dimension, quantity, or capacity.
An instrument for measuring or testing.
A means of estimating or evaluating; a test: a gauge of character.
*The word gauge is generally used for Measurements:
American wire gauge, a measurement of diameter of a wire
Gauge (bore diameter), the caliber of a gun barrel
Stubs Iron Wire Gauge, which corresponds to the diameter of a hypodermic needle
Gauge (sheet metal), thickness of metal in sheet form - varies by composition
Gauge (engineering), any of a variety of measurement devices.
Gauge blocks, precision measuring standards (Johansson or slip gauges)
Boost gauge, a gauge used in conjunction with turbo- super-chargers
Pressure gauge or vacuum gauge, see pressure measurement
Gauge (mathematics), a semi norm, a concept related to convex sets
Stream gauge for measuring height and discharge of a river or stream
Water gauge, see sight glass
The size of a stretched piercing, see stretching (body piercing)
2.Gage:Something deposited or given as security against an obligation; a pledge.
-Something, such as a glove, that is offered or thrown down as a pledge or challenge to fight.
-A challenge.
2007-01-22 03:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
gage1 (gāj)
n.
Something deposited or given as security against an obligation; a pledge.
Something, such as a glove, that is offered or thrown down as a pledge or challenge to fight.
A challenge.
gauge also gage (gāj)
n.
A standard or scale of measurement.
A standard dimension, quantity, or capacity.
An instrument for measuring or testing.
A means of estimating or evaluating; a test: a gauge of character. See synonyms at standard.
2007-01-22 02:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Spelling Of Pressure
2017-01-09 18:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of this but I think that gage is a measurement of thickness whereas gauge would be a measurement of density or pressure. The longer I look at my response the more I think it is wrong. Now I'm confused; I've got to look it up for myself now or it's going to drive me nuts.
2007-01-22 02:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is just US spelling of gauge. So, pressure gauge is english spelling and pressure gage is US spelling.
2007-01-22 02:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I'm pretty sure it's just the American spelling. I saw it for the first time this year and it was used as gauge would be.
2007-01-22 02:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gauge is the preferred spelling but gage can also be used.
http://www.answers.com/topic/gauge
2007-01-22 02:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Gene 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
gage and gauge are synonymous. Take your pick.
2007-01-22 02:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by minorchord2000 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gage is the French spelling. To measure.
2007-01-22 02:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by philip_jones2003 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-31 23:51:36 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋