regauge

gauge

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Definitions of regauge word

verb with object regauge to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure. 1
verb with object regauge to appraise, estimate, or judge. 1
verb with object regauge to make conformable to a standard. 1
verb with object regauge to mark or measure off; delineate. 1
verb with object regauge to prepare or mix (plaster) with a definite proportion of plaster of Paris and mortar. 1
verb with object regauge to chip or rub (bricks or stones) to a uniform size or shape. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Old North French (French jauge) < Germanic

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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