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- [brawd geyj]
- /brɔd geɪdʒ/
- /brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brawd geyj]
- /brɔd geɪdʒ/
Definitions of broad-gauge word
- adjective broad-gauge Railroads. of or relating to equipment designed for a railroad having track of a broad gauge: broad-gauge rolling stock. 1
- adjective broad-gauge of wide scope, application, or experience: broad-gauge efforts to improve the health of our citizens. 1
- noun broad-gauge a standard of measure or measurement. 1
- noun broad-gauge a standard dimension, size, or quantity. 1
- noun broad-gauge any device or instrument for measuring, registering measurements, or testing something, especially for measuring a dimension, quantity, or mechanical accuracy: pressure gauge; marking gauge. 1
- noun broad-gauge a means of estimating or judging; criterion; test. 1
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Origin of broad-gauge
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45, for an earlier sense
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Parts of speech for Broad-gauge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
broad-gauge popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for broad-gauge
adj broad-gauge
- assessable — to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
- measurable — capable of being measured.
- mensurable — measurable.
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