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放射性計測

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Gauge \Gauge\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gauged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Gauging}] [OF. gaugier, F. jauger, cf. OF. gauge gauge,
   measuring rod, F. jauge; of uncertain origin; perh. fr. an
   assumed L. qualificare to determine the qualities of a thing
   (see {Qualify}); but cf. also F. jalon a measuring stake in
   surveying, and E. gallon.] [Written also {gage}.]
   1. To measure or determine with a gauge.

   2. To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity
      of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.

   3. (Mech.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the
      accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.

            The vanes nicely gauged on each side. --Derham.

   4. To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread
      through it, as cloth or a garment.

   5. To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to
      estimate; to judge of.

            You shall not gauge me By what we do to-night.
                                                  --Shak.