gauging

(verb) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time). Synonyms: estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge. Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds."

(verb) rub to a uniform size. Synonyms: gauge. Example: "Gauge bricks."

(verb) determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation. Synonyms: gauge. Example: "Gauge the wine barrels."

(verb) measure precisely and against a standard. Synonyms: gauge. Example: "The wire is gauged."

(verb) adapt to a specified measurement. Synonyms: gauge. Example: "Gauge the instruments."

(verb) mix in specific proportions. Synonyms: gauge. Example: "Gauge plaster."