Scaled

/skeɪld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of scale; to climb or ascend.

They scaled the mountain in record time.

To remove the scales from a fish.

After scaling the fish, she prepared it for cooking.

To adjust in size, amount, or degree.

The software was scaled down to fit on smaller devices.

adjective

Describing something that is covered with scales or resembles scales.

The scaled skin of the reptile was both beautiful and intimidating.

Having been reduced in size proportionally.

The scaled model of the building accurately represented its architecture.

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.

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

He scaled the game by exploiting a glitch.

To level up or increase in skill or ability.

She scaled quickly to the top of the leaderboard.