Meaning of the word scale in English

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scale

US /skeɪl/

UK /skeɪl/

a set of levels or numbers used to measure something

Example:

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The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

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We need to operate on a larger scale.

Synonym:

range spectrum level degree extent

one of the small, flat, hard plates forming the outer covering of fish and reptiles

Example:

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The fish's scales shimmered in the sunlight.

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The snake was covered in smooth, overlapping scales.

Synonym:

plate flake lamina

a device for weighing

Example:

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She stepped on the bathroom scale to check her weight.

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The grocer used a large scale to weigh the vegetables.

Synonym:

balance weighing machine steelyard

to climb up or over something high and steep

Example:

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The climbers attempted to scale the sheer rock face.

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They had to scale the wall to escape.

Synonym:

climb ascend mount surmount

to remove the scales from a fish

Example:

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Before cooking, you need to scale the fish.

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He carefully scaled the large salmon.

Synonym:

desquamate de-scale

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