Pronunciation: /skeɪl/
noun a device for weighing
A1 I use a small scale to weigh my fruits and vegetables.
A2 The map shows a scale to help you measure distances.
B1 The scale of the project is much larger than we initially thought.
B2 The scale of the company's operations spans across multiple countries.
C1 The scale of the economic crisis requires immediate action from the government.
C2 The scale of the disaster was unprecedented, requiring a global response.
verb to climb up or over something using both feet and hands in a series of movements
A1 She scales the fish before cooking it.
A2 He scaled the mountain in just one day.
B1 The company plans to scale its operations in the next year.
B2 The software is able to scale to accommodate a large number of users.
C1 The artist scaled the painting to create a larger version for the exhibition.
C2 The business successfully scaled its production to meet the high demand.
formal The scale of the project requires careful planning and coordination.
informal The scale of this party is going to be massive!
slang I can't believe the scale of that concert last night, it was lit!
figurative The scale of her ambition knows no bounds.
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