scale




scale - noun

  • an ordered reference standard
  • relative magnitude
  • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
  • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
  • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
  • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
  • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
  • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
  • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
  • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

  • scale - verb

    • measure by or as if by a scale
    • pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
    • take by attacking with scaling ladders
    • reach the highest point of
    • climb up by means of a ladder
    • remove the scales from
    • measure with or as if with scales
    • size or measure according to a scale

    scale - thesaurus

    descale   exfoliation   plate   scurf   shell   surmount  

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    Scrabble score for scale

    s is 1 c is 3 a is 1 l is 1 e is 1
    Scrabble score = 7

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