Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Scale.
How to pronounce scale:
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Scale - as a noun
An ordered reference standard
Example: "Judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graduated tableordered seriesscale of measurementHypernyms (Closely Related)
criterionmeasurestandardtouchstoneHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Relative magnitude
Example: "They entertained on a grand scale"
The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
Example: "The scale of the map"
A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scale leafHypernyms (Closely Related)
foliageleafleafageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exfoliationscurfHypernyms (Closely Related)
bitchipflakefleckscrapHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musical scaleHypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weighing machineHypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicatorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plateshellHypernyms (Closely Related)
shieldHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
covercoveringnatural coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Scale - as a verb
Measure by or as if by a scale
Example: "This bike scales only 25 pounds"
Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
Take by attacking with scaling ladders
Example: "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
Climb up by means of a ladder
Measure with or as if with scales
Example: "Scale the gold"
Size or measure according to a scale
Example: "This model must be scaled down"
Example Sentences
"She stepped on the bathroom scale to check her weight."
"The map's scale indicated that one centimeter represented ten kilometers."
"The fisherman used a small scale to weigh the fish he caught."
"The study measured the happiness of participants on a scale of 1 to 10."
"The architect presented a scaled model of the building to the client."
Word Game Points
Is SCALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SCALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scale is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SCALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scale is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
