English dictionary
scale
/sk/eI/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an ordered reference standard
ExamplesJudging on a scale of 1 to 10.
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relative magnitude
ExamplesThey entertained on a grand scale.
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the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
ExamplesThe scale of the map.
The scale of the model.
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a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
Synonyms scale leafSource: WordNet 3.0
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a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
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(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
Synonyms musical scaleSource: WordNet 3.0
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a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
Synonyms weighing machineSource: WordNet 3.0
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an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
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a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
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The dish of a balance; hence, the balance itself; an instrument or machine for weighing; as, to turn the <i>scale</i>; -- chiefly used in the plural when applied to the whole instrument or apparatus for weighing. Also used figuratively.
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One of the small, thin, membranous, bony or horny pieces which form the covering of many fishes and reptiles, and some mammals, belonging to the dermal part of the skeleton, or dermoskeleton. See <u>Cycloid</u>, <u>Ctenoid</u>, and <u>Ganoid</u>.
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A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
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verb
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measure by or as if by a scale
ExamplesThis bike scales only 25 pounds.
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pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
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take by attacking with scaling ladders
ExamplesThe troops scaled the walls of the fort.
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reach the highest point of
ExamplesWe scaled the Mont Blanc.
Synonyms surmountSource: WordNet 3.0
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climb up by means of a ladder
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remove the scales from
ExamplesScale fish.
Synonyms descaleSource: WordNet 3.0
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measure with or as if with scales
ExamplesScale the gold.
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size or measure according to a scale
ExamplesThis model must be scaled down.
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To weigh or measure according to a scale; to measure; also, to grade or vary according to a scale or system.
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To strip or clear of scale or scales; as, to <i>scale</i> a fish; to <i>scale</i> the inside of a boiler.
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To separate and come off in thin layers or laminæ; as, some sandstone <i>scales</i> by exposure.
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To climb by a ladder, or as if by a ladder; to ascend by steps or by climbing; to clamber up; as, to <i>scale</i> the wall of a fort.
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To lead up by steps; to ascend.
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