Gauging

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

Definitions of gauging

verb to measure or determine the amount, level, or extent of something

Example Sentences

A1 She is gauging the temperature by touching the water with her hand.

A2 The teacher is gauging the students' understanding by asking them questions.

B1 The company is gauging customer satisfaction through surveys and feedback forms.

B2 The scientist is gauging the impact of the new drug on patients' health.

C1 The government is gauging public opinion on the proposed policy changes.

C2 The researcher is gauging the effectiveness of the new teaching method through data analysis.

Examples of gauging in a Sentence

formal The scientist is gauging the temperature of the liquid in the beaker.

informal I'm just gauging how long it will take to get there.

slang She's gauging whether he likes her by how he acts around her.

figurative The artist is gauging the emotions of the audience through his performance.

Grammatical Forms of gauging

• past tense: gauged
• plural: gaugings
• comparative: more gauging
• superlative: most gauging
• present tense: gauging
• future tense: will gauge
• perfect tense: have gauged
• continuous tense: is gauging
• singular: gauging
• positive degree: gauging
• infinitive: to gauge
• gerund: gauging
• participle: gauged

Origin and Evolution of gauging

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gauging' is believed to have originated from the Old North French word 'gauger' meaning to measure, or the Old French word 'jauge' meaning a standard measure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gauging' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of measuring or estimating quantities, especially in the context of determining the capacity or dimensions of something.