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scaled

 

[ skeɪld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,648, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.