"gague" is probably misspelled. Trying gauge instead Definition of gauge
gauge has definitions from the fields of mathematics,arms,law
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[ verb ] (mathematics) form an opinion about; judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time

Examples

"I estimate this chicken to weigh at three pounds"

2
[ noun ] a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.

Synonyms

gage

3
[ verb ] (law) adapt to a specified measurement

Examples

"gauge the instruments"

4
[ noun ] (arms) diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms

caliber calibre bore

5
[ noun ] the thickness of wire
6
[ verb ] measure precisely and against a standard

Examples

"the wire is gauged"

7
[ noun ] accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
8
[ verb ] mix in specific proportions

Examples

"gauge plaster"

9
[ verb ] determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation

Examples

"gauge the wine barrels"

10
[ verb ] rub to a uniform size

Examples

"gauge bricks"

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[ noun ] the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
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