linear scale
UK: /ˈlɪniə ˌskeɪl/
Definition

Definition of linear scale - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.measurement scale where equal steps show equal difference in measured quantityTECH.
  • The graph used a linear scale on both the horizontal and vertical axes.
  • Plot the temperature data on a linear scale for easier comparison.
  • On a linear scale, the difference between 10 and 20 equals that between 30 and 40.
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Expressions with linear

linear approachn.
method involving sequential steps
The project was completed using a linear approach.
linear televisionn.
television service with programs shown at set times
Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.
linear metern.
unit of measurement equal to one meter in length
The fabric was sold by the linear meter.
linear TVabbr.
television programs shown on a set schedule
Many people still watch linear TV every night.
linear equationn.
equation where each variable is only to the first power
A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.
linear bearingn.
mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path
The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.

Expressions with scale

scale backv.
decrease the intensity or frequency of an activity
The company decided to scale back its marketing efforts this quarter.
scale upv.
increase size, amount, or production gradually
The company plans to scale up operations next year.
scale downv.
reduce the size while keeping proportions
They decided to scale down the model for the presentation.
at scaleadv.
in a way that handles large quantities efficiently
The company can produce goods at scale.
off the scaleadj.
beyond the normal range
His enthusiasm for the project is off the scale.
out of scaleadj.
not correctly proportioned
The model was out of scale with the rest of the display.
tip the scalev.
sway the result toward one side or the other
One witness's testimony could tip the scale in the defendant's favor.
scale the heightsv.
achieve great success or reach the highest level
She scaled the heights of the music industry.
thumb on the scalen.
give unfair help to one side in a situation
He put his thumb on the scale during the contest.
scale new heightsv.
achieve a higher level of success
The company scaled new heights with its latest product launch.

Terms related to linear scale

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Terms with linear scale included in their meaning

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semilogarithmicadj.
graph paper
having one logarithmic and one linear scale

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  1. French:échelle linéaire, ...
  2. German:lineare Skala, ...
  3. Italian:scala lineare, ...
  4. Spanish:escala lineal, ...
  5. Portuguese:escala linear, ...
  6. Chinese:线性刻度, ...
  7. Japanese:線形目盛, ...
  8. Arabic:مِقْيَاس خَطِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֻלָּם לִינְיאָרִי, ...
  10. Russian:линейная шкала, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лінійна шкала, ...
  12. Hindi:रैखिक पैमाना, ...
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