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gauged

/ɡeɪdʒd/ /ɡɑːdʒd/

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verb

To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

Examples :

"The mechanic gauged the tire pressure to make sure it was safe to drive. "

technical science

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verb

Examples :

"The teacher gauged the students' understanding by asking them questions about the lesson. "

business science

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To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.

Examples :

"The teacher quickly gauged the student's understanding of the math problem by asking a few simple questions. "

character ability mind human

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To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.

Examples :

"She gauged the skirt fabric, creating neat, even ruffles along the waistline. "

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To mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully gauged the plaster, mixing it with the plaster of Paris to create the right consistency for the wall repair. "

material substance building

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To chip, hew or polish (stones, bricks, etc) to a standard size and/or shape.

Examples :

"The stonemasons carefully gauged the granite blocks to ensure they fit perfectly in the new courthouse wall. "

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