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10-20-2016, 01:56 PM
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Enough already! The word is GAUGE, not GUAGE!
The following is all done tongue in cheek. Notice the liberal use of Smileys! 
OK, I need to get something off my chest.  Why do I keep seeing the word “gauge” misspelled as “guage”, not only on these forums but all over the place? I’m no English major, and certainly not the world’s best speller, but I’m pretty certain that “guage” is not a word. A quick Internet search does confirm this.
I’ve found that “guage” shows up in some surprising places. A couple of months ago I ordered a CT-482 Spark Plug Erosion Gauge from Aircraft Spruce. What I received was a Champion CT-482 Erosion “Guage!” It’s stamped right on it! Here is a photo from their webpage:
Where is this coming from? Maybe it’s some sort of ancient spelling?
Anyway, when you see that little red line under the word “guage”, right click it.
Now don’t get me started on “gage” vs. “gauge!” 
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10-20-2016, 02:08 PM
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I confess
I'm fairly sure I've done that. I usually type it both ways and try to think which one looks right. I'm probably wrong most of the time.
But just to get you started on 'gage' vs 'gauge', wouldn't that just be a whole lot easier? who invented this overly difficult language anyway? Not an engineer, I promise you that!
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10-20-2016, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scsmith
I'm fairly sure I've done that. I usually type it both ways and try to think which one looks right. I'm probably wrong most of the time.
But just to get you started on 'gage' vs 'gauge', wouldn't that just be a whole lot easier? who invented this overly difficult language anyway? Not an engineer, I promise you that! |
HA! I agree! It amazes me that we learn to speak and write English at all! There are rules but there are many exceptions to those rules!! I'm sure glad I don't have to teach it!
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10-20-2016, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Brandon, FL
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The aviation word that I see misspelled the most is "hangar", many people spell it "hanger" and I always chuckle when I see it thinking of an "airplane hanger".
If I was good at photoshop I'm sure I could show an airplane hanging from a hanger to demonstrate.
Or maybe a picture of Joan Crawford beating on a plane with a hanger to demonstrate "hangering a plane" or "always hangered".
OK, I'm done.
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10-20-2016, 03:17 PM
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Compliment vs Complement
Insure vs Ensure
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10-20-2016, 03:32 PM
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time for compromise...??
Three decades ago I repeatedly faced this term, across three continents, and determined that "GAGE" was the better spelling. It is phonetic, efficient, easy to remember without complex memorized exception rules. Language is constantly changing. Promulgate this "gage" spelling and consider your efforts to be a part of improving the language... in two years we can look back and gage our progress.
Does use of the term "dampener" when it should be "damper" raise yer dander? Mine, too. I haven't given in on that one yet.
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10-20-2016, 03:40 PM
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Definition of pedantic
1: of, relating to, or being a pedant(see pedant)
2: narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned
3: unimaginative, dull
pedant
a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details
I like gage, and I am willing to discus it with anyone, anytime!
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10-20-2016, 03:43 PM
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Are looking for some advice or advise?
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10-20-2016, 03:48 PM
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Guage is simply misspelled. At least it doesn't change the meaning like using the wrong one of these can:
there, they're, their
to, too, two
Very common on this forum.
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10-20-2016, 03:51 PM
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