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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
gauge \gauge\ g=aj, v. t. imp. p. p. gauged; p. pr.
vb. n. gauging of. gaugier, f. jauger, cf. of. gauge
gauge, measuring rod, f. jauge; of uncertain origin; perh.
fr. an assumed l. qualificare to determine the qualities of a
thing see qualify; but cf. also f. jalon a measuring
stake in surveying, and e. gallon. written also gage.
1913 webster
1. to measure or determine with a gauge.
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2. to measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity
of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
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3. mech. to measure the dimensions of, or to test the
accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.
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the vanes nicely gauged on each side. --derham.
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4. to draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread
through it, as cloth or a garment.
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5. to measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to
estimate; to judge of.
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you shall not gauge me
by what we do to-night. --shak.
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see also:
gauged gauging qualify gage
- [2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
gauged \gauged\, p. a.
tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge.
1913 webster
gauged brick, brick molded, rubbed, or cut to an exact size
and shape, for arches or ornamental work.
gauged mortar. see gauge stuff, under gauge, n.
1913 webster
see also:
gauged brick gauged mortar gauge stuff gauge
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