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SCALE

(noun, verb)
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There are 18 meanings of the word Scale.

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Scale - as a noun

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 leaf
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foliage11leaf7leafage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exfoliation21scurf10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bit5chip11flake12fleck14scrap9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musical scale
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weighing machine
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicator12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plate7shell8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shield10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10covering14natural covering
Hyponyms (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"

Reach the highest point of

Example: "We scaled the mont blanc"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surmount10

Climb up by means of a ladder

Remove the scales from

Example: "Scale fish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descale10

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."
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Word Game Points

Is SCALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SCALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SCALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scale is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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