- 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.
- the act of judging, estimating, or appraising: Poker involves the careful gauging of other players’ hidden reactions by reading their faces and movements.
- 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.
