scouting it's the act or effect of measuring, in compare weights and measures with their respective standards. It is a word of Latin origin.
Gauging is the act of establishing the graduation of an instrument that serves to measure or weigh in accordance with an official standard.
figuratively measurement is a Comparation, appreciation or confrontation. It is an assessment of a person's competence or ability through an exam or test.
Measurement is also a procedure for control of measuring instruments, used in the health area. Make a blood pressure measurement of a patient, is to measure blood pressure values, which should be within normal standards, to maintain balanced health.
The Institute of Weights and Measures (IPEM) is a body created to protect consumers in the field of Legal Metrology and Industrial Quality, checking, inspecting and certifying products and services, complying with standards officers.
Several pieces of equipment undergo frequent checks to comply with current rules, including taximeters, fuel pumps, tachographs, scales, etc.
Tachograph calibration
Gauging is a method used to check and test the accuracy of some measuring devices. In the specific case of tachograph (a device that records the speed and details of a vehicle's route), the measurement is part of the mandatory inspection, which serves to verify that the device is working properly.
Verification and measurement
Some people have doubts between measurement and measurement. The verb to obtain exists and it means to obtain, to profit, to obtain, therefore having a different meaning than to assess. However, it is important to mention that the word auferição is wrong, because it does not exist in the Portuguese language.