Gauge
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Practical Tool
Used for precise measurements in technical or mechanical contexts, often for safety. Use the gauge to check the boiler's pressure level.
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Instrument Reading
Gauges often provide a visual representation, like a dial, to read measurements quickly. The fuel gauge shows that the tank is nearly empty.
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Context Specific
The type of gauge depends on what's being measured: pressure, rainfall, fuel, etc. Install a rain gauge in your garden to measure precipitation.