Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scale
noun
/skeɪl/
Definition
A scale is a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used for measuring or comparing.
Examples
- She used a scale to weigh the ingredients for the recipe.
- The scale of the map helps you understand the distances between locations.
- He had to scale the mountain to reach the summit.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a scale can refer to the size or level of something in relation to a standard.
Synonyms
- measure
- range
- extent
- size
- proportion
