gauging
Americannoun
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the act of determining the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of something; measurement.
Proper mechanical gauging of each connector is essential to ensure correct fit.
The gauging of the canal boats is carried out at a weigh dock.
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the act of judging, estimating, or appraising.
Poker involves the careful gauging of other players’ hidden reactions by reading their faces and movements.
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the act or process of gradually stretching a pierced body part by wearing increasingly larger objects in the opening.
The practice of earlobe gauging has become a fairly frequent type of body modification.
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Etymology
Origin of gauging
First recorded in 1425–75; 2005–10 gauging for def. 3; gauge ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But there’s also been a slight shift back toward gauging the room for rate cuts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Kingsley looks at me, gauging if I’ve grasped the heartbreak of the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The brokerages are also gauging customer interest now to advocate for a bigger piece when the time comes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
There are no communications inside the VAR room, no mobile phones, no way of gauging if you've done the right thing.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Here, for the first time, I found ways and techniques of gauging meaningfully the effects of American civilization upon the personalities of people.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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