GAUGE

Definitions

1. 1. To measure or determine with a gauge.
2. 2. To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
3. 3. 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. 4. To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment.
5. 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.