Gauge or Guage

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Gauge (not Guage).

Correct Spelling

Gauge

Incorrect Spelling

Guage

How common is this error?

There are 584,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Guage'. 'Guage' ranks in the top 20 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 1,484 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "gauge" can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a measurement or a standard for comparison. As a verb, it means to measure or assess something, often in terms of size, amount, or capacity.

Examples of gauge being used in a sentence:

Correct To determine the efficiency of the new engine, engineers need to accurately gauge its fuel consumption.
Incorrect To determine the efficiency of the new engine, engineers need to accurately guage its fuel consumption.
Correct The teacher used a rubric to gauge the students' understanding of the complex material.
Incorrect The teacher used a rubric to guage the students' understanding of the complex material.
Correct During the meeting, she took a moment to gauge the team’s reaction to the proposed changes in the project.
Incorrect During the meeting, she took a moment to guage the team’s reaction to the proposed changes in the project.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Gauge

What is its origin?

The word 'gauge' originates from the Old French word 'jauge', derived from the Middle French 'jaige', which means 'measuring rod'. The term is related to the Latin word 'gaugium', meaning 'a measure' or 'to measure'.

How do you pronounce gauge?

The word 'gauge' is pronounced as /ɡeɪdʒ/. It rhymes with "page" and begins with a hard "g" sound.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'gauge' can be used in a sentence like, "The engineer used a precise gauge to measure the thickness of the material." When using this word, it's important to ensure correct spelling, as 'gauge' is often confused with 'gage,' which can refer to a pledge or deposit, and to be aware of context, as 'gauge' can serve as both a noun and a verb, meaning to measure or assess something.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.