wire gauge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r geyj]
- /waɪər geɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r geyj]
- /waɪər geɪdʒ/

Definitions of wire gauge words

noun wire gauge a gauge calibrated for determining the diameter of wire. 1
noun wire gauge a flat plate with slots in which standard wire sizes can be measured 0
noun wire gauge a standard system of sizes for measuring the diameters of wires 0
noun wire gauge an instrument for measuring the diameter of wire, thickness of sheet metal, etc.: it usually consists of a disk with notches of graduated sizes along its edge 0

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Origin of wire gauge

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Wire gauge

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wire gauge popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

wire gauge usage trend in Literature

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