Gauged

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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}.]


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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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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Gauged \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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