Definition of Gauges. Meaning of Gauges. Synonyms of Gauges

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Definition of Gauges

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

Meaning of Gauges from wikipedia

- instruments Gauger, one who gauges or measures, typically dutiable commodities, such as wine, landed from ships at docks Track gauge, the distance between the...
- wheelsets that are compatible with the track gauge. Since many different track gauges exist worldwide, gauge differences often present a barrier to wider...
- this distance. Different railways used different gauges, and where track of different gauges met – a "gauge break" – loads had to be unloaded from one set...
- strain gauges Half bridge strain gauges Column strain gauges 45°-Rosette (3 measuring directions) 90°-Rosette (2 measuring directions). Strain Gauge measurement...
- 12293), while for gauges two steps apart (e.g., A, B, and C), the ratio of the C to A is about 1.122932 ≈ 1.26098. Similarly for gauges n steps apart the...
- particular gauges of their customers. Transfer of freight and p****engers between different gauges does not necessarily involve dual-gauge track: there...
- Gauge blocks (also known as gage blocks, Johansson gauges, slip gauges, or Jo blocks) are a system for producing precision lengths. The individual gauge...
- mechanically are called pressure gauges, vacuum gauges or compound gauges (vacuum & pressure). The widely used Bourdon gauge is a mechanical device, which...
- trend towards larger loading gauges and more standardization of gauges; some older lines have had their structure gauges enhanced by raising bridges,...
- gauges, in descending order of size, are the 10 gauge, 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore. By far the most po****r is the 12 gauge...