scale

Definition

• n. an ordered reference standard
• n. relative magnitude
• n. the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
• n. a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

Word forms

Past participle

scaled

Present participle

scaling

Past tense

scaled

Third person singular

scales

Example sentences

1. n.

   The scale on the map shows that one inch equals ten miles.

2. vt.

   We need to scale the project according to our budget.

3. vi.

   The climbers began to scale the steep mountain early in the morning.

4. n.

   The ruler has a scale marked in centimeters and inches.