Hyphenation of scale

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scale

Definitions of scale :

1.
An ordered reference standard
Judging on a scale of 1 to 10
2.
Relative magnitude
They entertained on a grand scale
3.
The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
The scale of the map The scale of the model
4.
A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
5.
A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
6.
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
7.
A measuring instrument for weighing
Shows amount of mass
8.
An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
9.
A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
10.
A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
11.
Measure by or as if by a scale
This bike scales only 25 pounds
12.
Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
13.
Take by attacking with scaling ladders
The troops scaled the walls of the fort
14.
Reach the highest point of
We scaled the Mont Blanc
15.
Climb up by means of a ladder
16.
Remove the scales from
Scale fish
17.
Measure with or as if with scales
Scale the gold
18.
Size or measure according to a scale
This model must be scaled down

Synonyms of scale :

nounscale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series, standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
nounmagnitude relation, quantitative relation
noun proportion, proportionality
noun indicator
nounscale leaf, leaf, leafage, foliage
noun scurf, exfoliation, bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap
nounmusical scale, musical notation
nounweighing machine, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
noun plate, shell, shield
noun covering, natural covering, cover
verb measure
verb model, pattern
verb take
verb surmount, reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain
verb climb, climb up, mount, go up
verb descale, remove, take, take away, withdraw
verb quantify, measure
verb size

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