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Gauge pressure is the pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. It is the difference between absolute pressure and atmospheric pressure.
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Absolute Pressure: The total pressure exerted on a system, including atmospheric and any additional applied pressures.
Atmospheric Pressure: The weight of the Earth's atmosphere pressing down on everything at sea level, approximately equal to 101.3 kPa.
Pressure Measurement: $$\text\{Techniques and devices used to measure forces exerted by gases or liquids per unit area.\}$$