Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪd͡ʒd] (IPA) 
The word "gauged" is spelled with a 'g' followed by a 'u'. This is because the vowel sound in 'gauge' is pronounced as /eɪ/, which requires a 'u' to be placed after the 'g' to make the correct sound. The 'e' at the end of the word is silent, so the word is pronounced as /ɡeɪdʒd/. The word 'gauge' comes from the Old Northern French word 'jauge' which refers to a measuring device used for liquids such as wine and oil.
Gauged is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gauge." The term gauge refers to the act of measuring, estimating, or determining the dimensions, quantity, capacity, extent, or size of something. It involves taking accurate measurements or calculations to assess an object, space, or situation.
In a literal sense, gauging often involves using specific instruments or tools designed for measurement, such as a ruler, tape measure, or weighing scale. It can be employed in various contexts, such as construction, engineering, science, and industry, to ensure precise measurements are obtained. For instance, one may gauge the dimensions of a piece of timber, the dimensions of a fabric for tailoring, or the amount of liquid in a tank.
Beyond the literal meaning, gauging can also be used metaphorically to understand or assess something intangible or abstract, like gauging someone's reaction, gauging the popularity of a product, or gauging the level of interest in a topic. This figurative use implies obtaining an estimate or a sense of the scope, intensity, or extent of something. It may involve observing, judging, or perceiving certain indicators or cues to make an informed assessment.
In summary, "gauged" refers to the completed action of measuring, estimating, or determining the dimensions, quantity, capacity, extent, or size of something, whether it be physical or abstract.
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
The word "gauged" originated from the Middle English word "gagen", which came from the Old Norse verb "veiga", meaning "to weigh" or "to measure". In Old Norse, "veiga" was related to the Old Icelandic word "væger", which meant "weight" or "balance". Over time, "gagen" evolved into the Middle English word "gagen" or "gaugen", which meant "to measure", specifically to measure the contents of a container. Eventually, in modern English, it transformed into "gauge" or "gauged", indicating the act of measuring or judging something.
