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- pronunciation:
- skeIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a series of successive steps or degrees.
- synonyms:
- progression
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definition 2: |
a set of consecutive marks, usu. numbered, on a measuring device such as a ruler or thermometer.
- synonyms:
- calibration
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definition 3: |
such a device.
- synonyms:
- measure
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definition 4: |
the ratio of the size of a model or other representation, such as a map, to the actual size of the thing represented.
a scale of one inch to ten miles |
definition 5: |
degree, extent, or level.
large-scale war- synonyms:
- degree, grade, order
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definition 6: |
in music, a succession of ascending or descending tones.
- similar words:
- mode
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definition 7: |
anything that one may ascend or go up.
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related words: |
degree, exercise, gamut, level |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
scales, scaling, scaled |
definition 1: |
to climb up or on top of; ascend.
She scaled a steep cliff.
- synonyms:
- ascend, climb, surmount, top
- similar words:
- escalade, mount, swarm
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definition 2: |
to make or adjust according to a ratio or proportion (sometimes fol. by "to," "down," or "up").
He scaled his desires to what was possible.The building project will continue now that we've have scaled down the cost.- synonyms:
- regulate
- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, set
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related words: |
ascend, climb |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to climb, progress, or ascend, esp. in stages.
- synonyms:
- ascend, climb
- similar words:
- progress, rise
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related words: |
arise, climb |
derivation: |
scaler (n.) |
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