gauging
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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.] [1913 Webster]
1.To measure or determine with a gauge. [1913 Webster]
2.To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg. [1913 Webster]
3.(Mech.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock. [1913 Webster]
The vanes nicely gauged on each side.— Derham.[1913 Webster]
4.To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment. [1913 Webster]
5.To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of. [1913 Webster]
You shall not gauge me By what we do to-night.— Shak.[1913 Webster]