The Opposite(Antonym) of “gauge”
The antonyms of gauge are guess and approximate. The antonyms guess and approximate convey a lack of precision or accuracy. It implies an estimation or rough calculation.
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Definitions and Examples of guess, approximate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.
Example
I can only guess how much the repair will cost.
Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or precise.
Example
The approximate weight of the package is around 2 kilograms.
Key Differences: guess vs approximate
- 1Guess is a verb that describes estimating or supposing something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.
- 2Approximate is an adjective that describes something that is close to the actual, but not completely accurate or precise.
Effective Usage of guess, approximate
- 1In Mathematics: Use gauge when measuring or determining the exact value of something.
- 2In Everyday Conversation: Use guess and approximate when making estimations or rough calculations.
- 3In Science: Use gauge when measuring or determining the exact value of something in experiments or research.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Guess conveys estimating or supposing something without sufficient information, while approximate describes something that is close to the actual, but not completely accurate or precise. Use gauge when measuring or determining the exact value of something, guess and approximate when making estimations or rough calculations.
