gauge

[[t]geɪdʒ[/t]]

v. gauged, gaug•ing, n.

1) to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure

2) to appraise, estimate, or judge

3) to make conformable to a standard

4) to mark or measure off; delineate

5) bui to chip or rub (bricks or stones) to a uniform size or shape

6) wam a standard of measure or measurement

7) wam a standard dimension, size, or quantity

8) wam any device or instrument for measuring, registering measurements, or testing something:

pressure gauge[/ex]

9) a means of estimating or judging; criterion; test

10) extent; scope; capacity

11) mil a unit of measure of the internal diameter of a shotgun barrel, equal to the number of lead bullets of such diameter required to make one pound

12) rai the distance between the inner edges of the heads of the rails in a track

13) bui the thickness or diameter of various, usu. thin, objects, as sheet metal or wire

14) the fineness of a knitted fabric as expressed in loops per every 1.5 in. (3.8 cm):

15 denier, 60 gauge stockings[/ex]

15) naut. navig. Naut. the position of one vessel as being to the windward or to the leeward of another vessel on an approximately parallel course

Also, esp. in technical use,gage II Etymology: 1375–1425; < ONF (F jauge) < Gmc