scale
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- n an ordered reference standard
judging on a scale of 1 to 10 - n relative magnitude
they entertained on a grand scale - n the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
the scale of the map
the scale of the model - n a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
- n a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
- n (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
- n a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
- n an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
- n a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
- n a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
- v measure by or as if by a scale
This bike scales only 25 pounds - v pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
- v take by attacking with scaling ladders
The troops scaled the walls of the fort - v reach the highest point of
We scaled the Mont Blanc - v climb up by means of a ladder
- v remove the scales from
scale fish - v measure with or as if with scales
scale the gold - v size or measure according to a scale
This model must be scaled down
- It's way off the scale.
- The bigger problem is scale.
- Good thing Oprah doesn't have Ryanair's scales, or she'd be more depressed than usual.