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.
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"