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| 1. | [ noun ] an ordered reference standard | |
| Synonyms: | graduated_table ordered_series scale_of_measurement | |
| Examples: | : "judging on a scale of 1 to 10" |
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| Related terms: | standard temperature_scale index mohs_scale Beaufort_scale wage_scale mercalli_scale Richter_scale logarithmic_scale | |
| 2. | [ noun ] relative magnitude | |
| Examples: | "they entertained on a grand scale" |
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| Related terms: | magnitude_relation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it | |
| Examples: | "the scale of the map" "the scale of the model" |
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| Related terms: | proportion | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (botany) a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin | |
| Synonyms: | scale_leaf | |
| Related terms: | leaf squamule | |
| 5. | [ verb ] measure by or as if by a scale | |
| Examples: | "This bike scales only 25 pounds |
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| Related terms: | measure | |
| 6. | [ verb ] pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard | |
| Related terms: | model | |
| 7. | [ verb ] reach the highest point of | |
| Synonyms: | surmount | |
| Examples: | "We scaled the Mont Blanc" |
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| Related terms: | reach | |
| 8. | [ noun ] a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass | |
| Synonyms: | weighing_machine | |
| Related terms: | measuring_instrument weighbridge balance | |
| 9. | [ verb ] size or measure according to a scale | |
| Examples: | "This model must be scaled down" |
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| Related terms: | size scalage scaling | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) | |
| Synonyms: | musical_scale | |
| Related terms: | musical_notation chromatic_scale gamut gapped_scale diatonic_scale note music | |
| 11. | [ noun ] a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) | |
| Synonyms: | shell plate | |
| Related terms: | shield horseshoe shell_plating armor_plate | |
| 12. | [ verb ] measure with or as if with scales | |
| Examples: | "scale the gold" |
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| Related terms: | quantify | |
| 13. | [ verb ] remove the scales from | |
| Synonyms: | descale | |
| Examples: | "scale fish" |
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| Related terms: | remove | |
| 14. | [ noun ] a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin | |
| Synonyms: | exfoliation scurf | |
| Related terms: | bit dandruff dander exfoliate | |
| 15. | [ verb ] climb up by means of a ladder | |
| Related terms: | climb scaling | |
| 16. | [ verb ] take by attacking with scaling ladders | |
| Examples: | "The troops scaled the walls of the fort" |
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| Related terms: | take scaling | |
| 17. | [ noun ] an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks | |
| Related terms: | indicator analemma vernier_scale | |
| 18. | [ noun ] (zoology) a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals | |
| Related terms: | covering squama fish_scale | |
| Similar spelling: |
scaley Schaal Schall Schley Scala scaly scull scowl Scola Secale Schooley Schiel Scheol Schell Scheel scilla Scully Scylla Scally Scalia Scholl Schull Schiele Scheele school Schill |
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