Umiskala (en. To scale)
u-mis-ka-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To scale means to measure or adjust the size of something to a specific dimension.
It is necessary to scale the data before analysis.
Kailangan umiskala ng mga datos bago ang pagsusuri.
It can also mean to alter the size of a model or design.
The architect scaled the plan down for a smaller space.
Umiskala ang arkitekto ng plano para sa mas maliit na espasyo.
Sometimes, it also refers to scaling in art to depict the impression of size or dimension.
The artist scaled their creation to show the true proportions.
Umiskala ang artist ng kanyang likha upang ipakita ang tunay na proporsyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'iskala' meaning 'scale' in English
Common Phrases and Expressions
scale of the project
The adjustment of the size of a project based on capability and necessity.
umiskala ng proyekto
Related Words
scale
This refers to a system of measuring or classifying sizes.
iskala
measurement
The process of determining the exact size of something.
pagsusukat
Slang Meanings
to leave or escape from a situation
We need to skedaddle before the guards get mad.
Kailangan na naming umiskala bago pa magalit ang mga guwardya.
decided not to get involved
I don't want to skedaddle into new troubles, it's better to just be good.
Ayaw kong umiskala sa mga panibagong gulo, mas mabuti pang magpaka-matino.