Gauge (gāj), 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.]
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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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Gauged (?), p. a. Tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge.
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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.
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