Meaning of scale
Definition of scale
(noun)
an
ordered
reference
standard; "judging on a
scale
of 1 to 10"
relative
magnitude; "they
entertained
on a
grand
scale"
the
ratio
between
the
size
of something and a
representation
of it; "the
scale
of the map"; "the
scale
of the model"
a
specialized
leaf
or
bract
that protects a bud or
catkin
a
thin
flake
of
dead
epidermis
shed
from the
surface
of the
skin
(music) a
series
of notes differing in
pitch
according
to a
specific
scheme
(usually
within
an octave)
a
measuring
instrument
for weighing; shows
amount
of
mass
an
indicator
having a
graduated
sequence
of
marks
a
metal
sheathing
of
uniform
thickness
(such as the
shield
attached
to an
artillery
piece
to
protect
the gunners)
a
flattened
rigid
plate
forming
part
of the
body
covering
of
many
animals
(verb)
measure
by or as if by a scale; "This
bike
scales
only
25 pounds"
pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or
estimate
according
to
some
rate
or
standard
take
by
attacking
with
scaling
ladders; "The
troops
scaled
the walls of the fort"
reach
the highest
point
of; "We
scaled
the Mont Blanc"
climb
up by
means
of a
ladder
remove
the scales from; "scale fish"
measure
with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"
size
or
measure
according
to a scale; "This
model
must
be
scaled
down"
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