gauged Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
   judge; estimate; guess; gauge; approximate.
   
   • I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
2. verb rub to a uniform size
   gauge.
   
   • gauge bricks
3. verb determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
   gauge.
   
   • gauge the wine barrels
4. verb measure precisely and against a standard
   gauge.
   
   • the wire is gauged
5. verb adapt to a specified measurement
   gauge.
   
   • gauge the instruments
6. verb mix in specific proportions
   gauge.
   
   • gauge plaster

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