Engineering Tools And Techniques

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

• The scientist is gauging the temperature of the liquid in the beaker.
• I'm just gauging how long it will take to get there.
• She's gauging whether he likes her by how he acts around her.
• The artist is gauging the emotions of the audience through his performance.

noun a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge

verb to establish a groove or grooves on or in

• The carpenter carefully carved a groove into the wood for the panel to fit into.
• I love dancing to the beat and finding my groove on the dance floor.
• The DJ dropped a sick beat and everyone started grooving at the party.
• After a long day of work, I finally found my groove and started being more productive.