Gauges
/ˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Measuring instruments or devices used to assess dimensions, quantity, or capacity, often specified in contracts or technical legal documents.
The contract required the contractor to use certified gauges for measurement verification.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of gauge: to estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of something, often in the context of legal evidence or damages.
The court gauges the extent of the plaintiff's damages before awarding compensation.
Forms
- gauge
- gauged
- gauging
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'gauges' commonly refers to tools used for precise measurement critical in contract fulfillment or evidence analysis; as a verb, it relates to estimation or evaluation, important in judicial determinations.
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