reasoning behind the misspelling of the word "gauges"??
12-15-2006, 02:09 AM
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reasoning behind the misspelling of the word "gauges"?? Just noticed last night as my "check gages" light came on for low gas that the spelling was odd... then noticed the dsc button was spelt the same way...
So is there some odd reasoning they spell it this way (gages istead of gauges??) or did it just slip through the makers?
Didn't know where to post so maybe get a response before it gets moved somewhere...
So is there some odd reasoning they spell it this way (gages istead of gauges??) or did it just slip through the makers?
Didn't know where to post so maybe get a response before it gets moved somewhere...
12-15-2006, 10:21 AM
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Well, technically it is not misspelled. It can be used.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gage
Under the definition of "gauge":
Also, especially in technical use, gage
And in another entry:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gage
Under the definition of "gauge":
Also, especially in technical use, gage
And in another entry:
American Heritage Dictionary - gage (gāj)
n. & v.
Variant of gauge.
n. & v.
Variant of gauge.
gauge also gage (gāj)
n.
A standard or scale of measurement.
A standard dimension, quantity, or capacity.
The distance between the two rails of a railroad.
The distance between two wheels on an axle.
An instrument for measuring or testing.
A means of estimating or evaluating; a test: a gauge of character. See Synonyms at standard.
Nautical The position of a vessel in relation to another vessel and the wind.
n.
A standard or scale of measurement.
A standard dimension, quantity, or capacity.
The distance between the two rails of a railroad.
The distance between two wheels on an axle.
An instrument for measuring or testing.
A means of estimating or evaluating; a test: a gauge of character. See Synonyms at standard.
Nautical The position of a vessel in relation to another vessel and the wind.
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12-17-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I guess it just depends on where your from. I spell it gauge which is correct.
