Meaning : An ordered reference standard.
Example :
Judging on a scale of 1 to 10.
Synonyms : graduated table, ordered series, scale of measurement
Meaning : Relative magnitude.
Example :
They entertained on a grand scale.
Meaning : The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it.
Example :
The scale of the map.
The scale of the model.
Meaning : A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin.
Synonyms : scale leaf
Meaning : A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.
Synonyms : exfoliation, scurf
Meaning : (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave).
Synonyms : musical scale
Meaning : A measuring instrument for weighing. Shows amount of mass.
Synonyms : weighing machine
Meaning : An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks.
Meaning : A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals.
Meaning : Measure by or as if by a scale.
Example :
This bike scales only 25 pounds.
Meaning : Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard.
Meaning : Take by attacking with scaling ladders.
Example :
The troops scaled the walls of the fort.
Meaning : Climb up by means of a ladder.
Meaning : Measure with or as if with scales.
Example :
Scale the gold.
Meaning : Size or measure according to a scale.
Example :
This model must be scaled down.