Definition of gauge

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Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..

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Gauged :: Gauged (p. a.) Tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment..
Piezometer :: Piezometer (n.) A gauge connected with a water main to show the pressure at that point.
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock..
Templet :: Templet (n.) A gauge, pattern, or mold, commonly a thin plate or board, used as a guide to the form of the work to be executed; as, a mason's or a wheelwright's templet..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.
Gauged :: Gauged (imp. & p. p.) of Gaug.
Anemometer :: Anemometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge.
Manometer :: Manometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump..
Gaugeable :: Gaugeable (a.) Capable of being gauged.
Norma :: Norma (n.) A templet or gauge.
Audiometer :: Audiometer (n.) An instrument by which the power of hearing can be gauged and recorded on a scale.
Gauging Rod :: Gauging rod () See Gauge rod, under Gauge, n..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles..
Pluviometer :: Pluviometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the amount of rainfall at any place in a given time; a rain gauge.
Recording :: Recording (a.) Keeping a record or a register; as, a recording secretary; -- applied to numerous instruments with an automatic appliance which makes a record of their action; as, a recording gauge or telegraph..
Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger..
Planometer :: Planometer (n.) An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface..
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