Definition (noun) an ordered reference standard
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judging on a scale of 1 to 10
Definition (noun) relative magnitude
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they entertained on a grand scale
Definition (noun) the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
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the scale of the map
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the scale of the model
Definition (noun) a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
Definition (noun) a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Definition (noun) (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
Definition (noun) a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
Definition (noun) an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
Definition (noun) a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
Definition (noun) a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
Definition (verb) measure by or as if by a scale
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This bike scales only 25 pounds
Definition (verb) pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
Definition (verb) take by attacking with scaling ladders
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The troops scaled the walls of the fort
Definition (verb) reach the highest point of
Definition (verb) climb up by means of a ladder
Definition (verb) remove the scales from
Definition (verb) measure with or as if with scales
Definition (verb) size or measure according to a scale
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This model must be scaled down