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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}.]
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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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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}.
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