Meaning & Definition of word "Scaled"

Scaled

/skeɪld/

1. Past tense of scale; to climb or ascend.
- Example: They scaled the mountain in record time.
2. To remove the scales from a fish.
- Example: After scaling the fish, she prepared it for cooking.
3. To adjust in size, amount, or degree.
- Example: The software was scaled down to fit on smaller devices.

1. Having been reduced in size proportionally.
- Example: The scaled model of the building accurately represented its architecture.
2. Describing something that is covered with scales or resembles scales.
- Example: The scaled skin of the reptile was both beautiful and intimidating.

Derived from the verb 'scale', from Middle English 'scale', from Old French 'escal', based on Latin 'scala' meaning 'ladder'.

scale back:

To reduce in size, amount, or extent.

scale up:

To increase in size, amount, or extent.

scale of operation:

The level or extent of production or service.

scale:

A device used to measure weight or to determine relative proportions.

scaling:

The process of adjusting the size or dimensions of something.

Meaning: To cheat or to take advantage of a system, particularly in gaming.

Example Sentence: He scaled the game by exploiting a glitch.

Meaning: To level up or increase in skill or ability.

Example Sentence: She scaled quickly to the top of the leaderboard.