Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-scale

adjective

/təˌskeɪl/

Definition

Represented in a way that accurately reflects the proportions or dimensions of the original entity.

Examples

The model of the building was made to-scale, allowing architects to better visualize the design.
She created a to-scale drawing of the park to help with planning the layout.

Meaning

When something is described as ‘to-scale,’ it means that it has been scaled down or up to match the true size of the object, maintaining the correct ratios.