1. (

• estimate ,
• gauge ,
• approximate ,
• guess ,
• judge ,

) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" ;

2. (

• gauge

) rub to a uniform size; "gauge bricks" ;

3. (

• gauge

) determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation; "gauge the wine barrels" ;

4. (

• gauge

) measure precisely and against a standard; "the wire is gauged" ;

5. (

• gauge ,

) adapt to a specified measurement; "gauge the instruments" ;

6. (

• gauge ,

) mix in specific proportions; "gauge plaster" ;