scale
/skeɪl/
scale
📚 Meanings
- 1.
the relative size or extent of something
"The scale of the project was enormous."
- 2.
a set of numbers or symbols used to measure something
"The scale of the project was enormous."
- 3.
the thin plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles
"The scale of the project was enormous."
- 1.
to climb up or over something high
"The scale of the project was enormous."
- 2.
to adjust or regulate something according to a standard
"The scale of the project was enormous."
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We need to adjust the scale of our operations to meet demand.
We need to adjust the scale of our operations to meet demand.
The artist used a different scale for the background details.
The artist used a different scale for the background details.
Be careful not to step on the fish's delicate scales.
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How do you pronounce scale?
scale is pronounced [/skeɪl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does scale mean?
scale means "scale". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is scale?
scale is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "We need to adjust the scale of our operations to meet demand." — used to mean "scale".
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