scale effect
US: /skeɪl ɪˈfɛkt/
Definition

Definition of scale effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sciencechange in results caused by altering the size or level of something
  • Researchers adjusted for scale effect when comparing the small model to the full bridge.
  • The economist explained the scale effect when analyzing different-sized markets.
  • Engineers noted a scale effect as they enlarged the prototype for mass production.
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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.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to scale effect

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Terms with scale effect included in their meaning

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in a small wayadv.
limited extent
with little effect or on a minor scale
glycemic indexn.
nutrition
scale measuring carbohydrate effect on blood sugar levels

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  1. French:effet d'échelle, ...
  2. German:Skaleneffekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto di scala, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto de escala, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de escala, ...
  6. Chinese:尺度效应, ...
  7. Japanese:スケール効果, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثَر الحَجْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁפַּעַת קַנֵּה מִדָּה, ...
  10. Russian:эффект масштаба, ...
  11. Ukrainian:масштабний ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:पैमाने का प्रभाव, ...

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