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gager

gaug·er
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gey-jer]
    • /ˈgeɪ dʒər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gey-jer]
    • /ˈgeɪ dʒər/

Definitions of gager word

  • noun gager a person or thing that gauges. 1
  • noun gager a worker or inspector who checks the dimensions or quality of machined work. 1
  • noun gager a customs official, collector of excise taxes, or the like. 1
  • abbreviation GAGER gauge. 1
  • noun gager A measurer. 1

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Origin of gager

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Anglo-French word gaugeour. See gauge, -or2

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Parts of speech for Gager

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gager popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gager usage trend in Literature

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