scaled
skeɪld
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Definition of scaled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
zoologycovered with scales or scale-like structures
  • The scaled lizard basked in the sun.
scalelike scaly
2.
cookingwithout scales or with scales removed
  • The chef prepared a scaled fish for dinner.
cleaned descaled
3.
measurementTECH.adjusted by a factor of size or measureTECH.
  • The diagram was scaled to fit the page..
adjusted calibrated modified
4.
armorDatedhaving overlapping metal plates for protectionDated
  • The knight wore a scaled armor for the battle.
armored plated
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Expressions with scaled

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made smaller or less complex than the original version
They built a scaled-down model of the house.
having scales that are silver in color
The dragon was majestic with its silver-scaled body.

Origin of scaled

Latin, scala (ladder)

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architecture
creation of a scaled representation of a structure

Examples of scaled in a sentence

  • A scaled pangolin curled into a ball.
  • He bought a scaled fish from the market.
  • Scaled fillets are easier to cook evenly.
  • The map was scaled for better readability.
  • Scaled models are used in architecture.
  • The museum displayed a scaled helmet from the medieval era.

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  1. French:écailleux, écaillé, ...
  2. German:beschuppt, entschuppt, ...
  3. Italian:squamato, senza squame, ...
  4. Spanish:escamoso, sin escamas, ...
  5. Portuguese:escamoso, ajustado, ...
  6. Chinese:有鳞的, 去鳞的, ...
  7. Japanese:鱗に覆われた, 鱗を取った, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرْشَفِيّ, مُنْزُوع القِشْر, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַשְׂקַשִּׂי, נְטוּל קַשְׂקַשִּׂים, ...
  10. Russian:чешуйчатый, очищенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лускатий, очищений, ...
  12. Hindi:शल्कयुक्त, स्केल हटाई हुई, ...
scale
skeɪl
scale: instrument for measuring weight
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Definition of scale - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
measuring deviceUSinstrument for measuring weightUS
  • He weighed the package on the scale before shipping..
balance weighing machine
2.
musicseries of musical notes ascending or descending
  • She practiced the C major scale on her violin..
gamut range
3.
size measurerelative size or extent of something
  • The map was drawn to a scale of 1:100000..
extent scope

Verb

1.
climbingtr.climb up or over somethingtr.
  • He scaled the fence effortlessly..
ascend climb mount
2.
technologyintr.tolerate increased workload or demandintr.
  • The server can scale to handle more users.
expand grow
3.
resizingtr.TECH.adjust in size or rate proportionallytr.TECH.
  • The image was scaled to fit the screen..
adjust resize
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Images of scale

  • scale: instrument for measuring weight
    instrument for measuring weight
  • scale: small flat piece covering fish or reptiles
    small flat piece covering fish or reptiles
  • scale: buildup of mineral deposits, especially in pipes or boilers
    buildup of mineral deposits, especially in pipes or boilers

Expressions with scale

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decrease the intensity or frequency of an activity
The company decided to scale back its marketing efforts this quarter.
increase size, amount, or production gradually
The company plans to scale up operations next year..
reduce the size while keeping proportions
They decided to scale down the model for the presentation.
in a way that handles large quantities efficiently
The company can produce goods at scale.
beyond the normal range
His enthusiasm for the project is off the scale.
not correctly proportioned
The model was out of scale with the rest of the display.

Origin of scale

Latin, scala (ladder)

Examples of scale in a sentence

  • The scale showed he had lost five pounds.
  • He played the scale flawlessly during the recital.
  • Learning the scale is fundamental for beginners.
  • The scale of the project was overwhelming.
  • They built a model to scale for the presentation.
  • The reptile's scales felt rough to the touch.

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  1. French:balance, escalader, ...
  2. German:Waage, erklettern, ...
  3. Italian:bilancia, scalare, ...
  4. Spanish:balanza, escalar, ...
  5. Portuguese:balança, escalar, ...
  6. Chinese:秤, 攀爬, ...
  7. Japanese:はかり, 登る, ...
  8. Arabic:مِيزَان, تسلقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל, לִטְפֹּס, ...
  10. Russian:весы, перелезать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ваги, лазити, ...
  12. Hindi:तराजू, चढ़ना, ...
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