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an ordered reference standard
judging on a scale of 1 to 10
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relative magnitude
they entertained on a grand scale
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the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
the scale of the map
the scale of the model
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an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
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a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
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a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
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(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
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a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
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a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
'scale' - used as a verb
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measure by or as if by a scale
This bike scales only 25 pounds
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pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
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take by attacking with scaling ladders
The troops scaled the walls of the fort
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reach the highest point of
We scaled the Mont Blanc
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climb up by means of a ladder
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remove the scales from
scale fish
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measure with or as if with scales
scale the gold
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size or measure according to a scale
This model must be scaled down
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1. Scale / Plural
scales
2. Scale / Past
scaled
3. Scale / Third Person
scales
4. Scale / Present Participle
scaling
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