gauge, also gage /gāj/

1. A measuring apparatus
2. A standard of measure
3. A means of limitation or adjustment to a standard
4. A measurement, such as the diameter of a wire, calibre of a tube, or width of a row of slates
5. The distance between a pair of wheels or rails
6. A means of estimate
7. The width of film or magnetic tape
8. (usu gage) the relative position of a ship to another vessel and the wind (see lee¹, weather)

1. To measure
2. To estimate
3. To adjust to a standard

To measure the contents of casks

gaugeˈable adjective

Capable of being gauged

gaugˈer noun

1. A person who gauges
2. A person who works in excise

gaugˈing noun

The measuring of casks holding excisable liquors

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