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Scale — synonyms, definition

1. scale (Noun)

49 synonyms
balance chip coating covering crust dander degree dial drop exfoliation film flake fragment gamut gauge gradation graduated table guide incrustation key • • •
10 definitions

scale (Noun) — An ordered reference standard. ex. "judging on a scale of 1 to 10"

scale (Noun) — Relative magnitude. ex. "they entertained on a grand scale"

scale (Noun) — The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it. ex. "the scale of the map" ex. "the scale of the model"

scale (Noun) — A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin.

scale (Noun) — A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.

scale (Noun) — (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave).

scale (Noun) — A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass.

scale (Noun) — An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks.

scale (Noun) — A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners).

scale (Noun) — A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals.

24 types of
bit chip cover covering criterion flake fleck foliage indicator leaf leafage magnitude relation measure measuring device measuring instrument measuring system musical notation natural covering proportion quantitative relation • • •
33 types
Beaufort scale Mercalli scale Mohs scale Richter scale armor plate armor plating armour plate armour plating balance chromatic scale dander dandruff diatonic scale fish scale gamut gapped scale horseshoe index logarithmic scale moment magnitude scale • • •
3 parts
musical note note tone

2. scale (Verb)

44 synonyms
arise ascend balance bare bound calibrate chip clamber climb compare compute decorticate descale exfoliate flake flay float get up go up grade • • •
8 definitions

scale (Verb) — Measure by or as if by a scale. ex. "This bike scales only 25 pounds"

scale (Verb) — Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard.

scale (Verb) — Take by attacking with scaling ladders. ex. "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"

scale (Verb) — Reach the highest point of. ex. "We scaled the Mont Blanc"

scale (Verb) — Climb up by means of a ladder.

scale (Verb) — Remove the scales from. ex. "scale fish"

scale (Verb) — Measure with or as if with scales. ex. "scale the gold"

scale (Verb) — Size or measure according to a scale. ex. "This model must be scaled down"

20 types of
arrive at attain climb climb up gain go up hit make measure model mount pattern quantify quantitate reach remove size take take away withdraw