- gauge⇄adj. gaugeable.
- gauge⇄expr. take the gauge of, to figure the capacity, extent, dimensions, or proportions of.
Ex. to take the gauge of a man's ability. - gauge⇄gauge, noun, verb, gauged,gauging.
- gauge⇄noun 1. Often, gage. a standard measure or scale of standard measurements; measure. There are gauges of the capacity of a barrel, the thickness of sheet iron, or the diameter of a wire.
2. Often, gage. an instrument for measuring or for regulating - gauge⇄scratch gage orgauge
a tool for marking on metal, having a hard steel point. - gauge⇄v.t. 1. to measure accurately; find out the exact measurement of with a gauge.
Ex. The carpenter gauged the dowel with calipers.
2. to determine the capacity or content of (a cask or similar vessel) by combined measurement and calculation.