gauge [gauges](any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge) noun [UK: ɡeɪdʒ] [US: ˈɡeɪdʒ]
pattern [patterns](that from which a copy is made) noun [UK: ˈpæt.n̩] [US: ˈpæ.tərn]