scale

nounB1 · Intermediate

Size of something, or tool for weighing.

Meanings of «scale»

1 · noun

a system of numbers or marks used to measure something

She rated her pain as a seven on the scale.

2 · noun

a device used to weigh things

He stepped onto the scale to check his weight.

Similar: weighing machinebalance

3 · noun

one of the small flat plates covering a fish's skin

Each scale on the fish shines brightly in the light.

Similar: plateflake

Translation

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«scale» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

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The difference between similar words

to go up something high

climbto go up with hands and feet, or to walk upWe climbed the hill before sunset.

mountformalto go up stairs or get on a horseHe mounted the horse and rode away.

scaleformalto climb a very high or steep thingThey scaled the mountain in two days.

Word family

scale B1 · verbscalable B2 · adjectivescalability B2 · noun

Collections

IT & Development › Common Verbs

to increase how much work a system can handle

Animals & Wildlife › Reptiles & Amphibians

a small hard piece of skin that covers a reptile or fish

Gym & Workout › Body Metrics

size of something, or tool for weighing

Art & Creative Hobbies › Music & Instruments

a series of musical notes going up or down in order

Modern Idioms › Tech & Startup Culture

to grow a business quickly to a much bigger size

False friends

← saxophone scales →