Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gey-jer]
- /ˈgeɪ dʒər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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.