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scale > 18 senses
NOUN1scale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered seriesAn ordered reference standard
2scaleRelative magnitude
3scaleThe ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
4scaleAn indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
5scale, scale leafA specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
6scale, scurf, exfoliationA thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
7scale, musical scale(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
8scale, weighing machineA measuring instrument for weighing
9scale, plate, shellA metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
10scaleA flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
VERB1scaleMeasure by or as if by a scale
2scalePattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
3scaleTake by attacking with scaling ladders
4scale, surmountReach the highest point of
5scaleClimb up by means of a ladder
6scale, descaleRemove the scales from
7scaleMeasure with or as if with scales
8scaleSize or measure according to a scale
scale > pronunciation
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scale > noun 1, relation
MeaningAn ordered reference standard.
Examples"judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
Synonymsscale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series
NarrowerBeaufort scale, wind scale; index; logarithmic scale; Mercalli scale; Mohs scale; Richter scale; temperature scale; wage scale, wage schedule
Broaderstandard, criterion, measure, touchstone
Verbsscale; scale
scale > noun 2, relation
MeaningRelative magnitude.
Examples"they entertained on a grand scale"
Broadermagnitude relation, quantitative relation
Adjectivesscalar
scale > noun 3, relation
MeaningThe ratio between the size of something and a representation of it.
Examples"the scale of the map"; "the scale of the model"
Broaderproportion, proportionality
Verbsscale; scale
scale > noun 4, artifact
MeaningAn indicator having a graduated sequence of marks.
Narrowervernier scale, vernier
Broaderindicator
Verbsscale
scale > noun 5, plant
MeaningA specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin.
Synonymsscale leaf
Narrowersquamule
Broaderleaf, leafage, foliage
scale > noun 6, object
MeaningA thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.
Synonymsscurf, exfoliation
Narrowerdander; dandruff
Broaderbit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap
scale > noun 7, communication
Meaning(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave).
Synonymsmusical scale
Categorymusic
Membersnote, musical note, tone
Narrowergamut; diatonic scale; chromatic scale; gapped scale
Broadermusical notation
Adjectivesscalic
scale > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA measuring instrument for weighing. Shows amount of mass.
Synonymsweighing machine
Narrowerbalance; weighbridge
Broadermeasuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
Verbsscale; scale
scale > noun 9, artifact
MeaningA metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners).
Synonymsplate, shell
Narrowerarmor plate, armour plate, armor plating, plate armor, plate armour; horseshoe, shoe; shell plating
Broadershield
scale > noun 10, animal
MeaningA flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals.
Narrowerfish scale; squama
Broadercovering, natural covering, cover
Verbsscale
scale > verb 1, stative
MeaningMeasure by or as if by a scale.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"This bike scales only 25 pounds"
Broadermeasure
Nounsscalage; scale; scaling
scale > verb 2, creation
MeaningPattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broadermodel, pattern
Nounsscale; scale
scale > verb 3, possession
MeaningTake by attacking with scaling ladders.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
Broadertake
Nounsscaling
scale > verb 4, motion
MeaningReach the highest point of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"We scaled the Mont Blanc"
Synonymssurmount
Broaderreach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain
scale > verb 5, motion
MeaningClimb up by means of a ladder.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderclimb, climb up, mount, go up
Nounsscaling
scale > verb 6, contact
MeaningRemove the scales from.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"scale fish"
Synonymsdescale
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdraw
Nounsscale
scale > verb 7, change
MeaningMeasure with or as if with scales.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"scale the gold"
Broaderquantify, measure
Nounsscale; scaling
scale > verb 8, change
MeaningSize or measure according to a scale.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"This model must be scaled down"
Broadersize
Nounsscalage; scaling; scale; scale; scale

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