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