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scale

noun/verb

/skeɪl/

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

tip the scales

measure, climb, grade, ratio, expand

shrink, reduce, decrease

scale up, scale down, scale of measurement, scale a mountain

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.