gauging
verb
Definitions
To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
To estimate.
To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.
To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.
noun
Definitions
Measurement or estimation, with or as if with a gauge.
Example: periodic gaugings of the water level
The addition of various materials to lime mortar.
A shirring.