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- pronunciation:
- skeIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of numbered marks made at evenly spaced points along a ruler, thermometer, or other measuring device.
The scale of this measuring tape is in inches. |
| definition 2: |
the size of a model or map compared to the actual size of the thing it represents.
This map has a scale of one inch to ten miles. |
| definition 3: |
degree, extent, or level.
The movie director likes to do things on a large scale.- synonyms:
- degree, grade
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| definition 4: |
a series of musical tones going up or down in pitch.
I need to practice my scales before my piano lesson. |
| related words: |
degree, level |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scales, scaling, scaled |
| definition 1: |
to climb up or on top of.
Jenny scaled a steep cliff.
- synonyms:
- ascend, climb, top
- similar words:
- mount
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| definition 2: |
to change or adjust (sometimes followed by "down").
Phil scaled his hopes to what was possible.We have scaled down the cost of the new house.- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, set
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| related words: |
ascend, climb |
| derivation: |
scaler (n.) |
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