gager

/ˈɡeɪɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who gages or measures something, especially the weight or volume of goods.

“The customs officer acted as a gager to determine the import duties.”

2. verb

To gauge or measure the size or quantity of something.

“The engineer had to gage the flow of water through the canal to ensure it was adequate for the irrigation system.”

Synonyms

  • gauger
  • measurer

Antonyms

  • assessor
  • estimator