Scaled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scaled

[ skeɪld ]

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in mathematics

Changed in size by a constant factor. A scaled object maintains the same proportions as the original object, but is either larger or smaller in size.

Synonyms

adjusted, proportionate, resized

Examples of usage

The scaled model of the building was 1/10 of the actual size.
She used a scaled version of the map for her presentation.

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in business

To increase or decrease in size, amount, or extent. To adjust according to a particular ratio.

Synonyms

adjust, expand, reduce

Examples of usage

The company scaled back its operations due to the economic crisis.
They plan to scale up production to meet the growing demand.

Translations

Translations of the word "scaled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escalado

🇮🇳 स्केल्ड (skaelḍ)

🇩🇪 skaliert

🇮🇩 diukur

🇺🇦 масштабований

🇵🇱 skalowany

🇯🇵 スケーリングされた (sukēringu sareta)

🇫🇷 mis à l'échelle

🇪🇸 escalado

🇹🇷 ölçeklendirilmiş

🇰🇷 조정된 (jojeongdoen)

🇸🇦 مقاس (muqās)

🇨🇿 škálovaný

🇸🇰 škálovaný

🇨🇳 缩放的 (suōfàng de)

🇸🇮 prilagojeno

🇮🇸 stærðað

🇰🇿 масштабталған

🇬🇪 მასშტაბური (masshtaburi)

🇦🇿 ölçülənmiş

🇲🇽 escalado

Word origin

The word 'scaled' originates from the Old French word 'escale' meaning 'a ladder or stairway'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to climb by means of a ladder' and eventually developed the mathematical and business meanings we use today.

See also: downscale, scalable, scale, scales, scaling, upscale.