'Gauging' definitions:

Definition of 'Gauging'

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  • Gauge \Gauge\ (g[=a]j), 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mech.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock. [1913 Webster]
  • The vanes nicely gauged on each side. --Derham. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of. [1913 Webster]
  • You shall not gauge me By what we do to-night. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'gauging'

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  • Shirr \Shirr\, n. (Sewing) A series of close parallel runnings which are drawn up so as to make the material between them set full by gatherings; -- called also shirring, and gauging. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'gauging'

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