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What is another word for Scale? – 304 Scale Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    proportion size magnitude extent degree level ratio measurement gauge calibration gradation hierarchy ranking order sequence series progression spectrum range scope dimension amplitude intensity calibration proportionality equivalence parity balance harmony uniformity consistency regularity pattern arrangement configuration layout design architecture framework structure system network ladder hierarchy pecking order categorization classification grading rating evaluation assessment appraisal judgment estimation approximation calculation computation analysis comparison contrast ratio proportion percentage fraction decimal metric standard unit module block segment section division portion part component element factor ingredient constituent member participant contributor.

    Meaning of Scale

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "scale" refers to a series of musical notes in a particular pattern of whole and half steps, or a system of marks or numbers used to measure or compare something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "scale" as a set of levels or degrees of something, or a device used to measure weight or size.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "scale" as a set of numbers, amounts, or levels used to measure or compare things, or a device used to measure weight or size.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy will be implemented on a large scale across the country.
    • The scale of the project was massive, requiring thousands of workers and millions of dollars in funding.
    • The musician played a beautiful scale on her violin.
    • The doctor used a scale to measure the patient's weight and height.
    • The company will scale back its operations due to financial difficulties.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    miniature smallness tininess insignificance triviality pettiness slightness faintness weakness softness gentleness calmness serenity peacefulness stillness quietness subtlety delicacy fineness fragility daintiness elegance refinement precision exactness finitude boundedness limitation restriction constraint narrowness closeness compactness denseness solidity firmness stiffness rigidity hardness coarseness brutality harshness violence turbulence.

    Related Nouns

    size measurement gauge calibration level degree ratio proportion magnitude extent dimension amplitude intensity hierarchy ranking order sequence series progression spectrum range scope framework structure system network ladder architecture design layout pattern configuration arrangement module block segment section division portion part component element factor ingredient constituent member participant contributor.

    Related Verbs

    measure gauge calibrate weigh balance harmonize proportion graduate rank order sequence arrange configure design layout pattern construct build assemble adjust regulate control moderate temper soften gentle calm quiet still refine precision exact define bound limit restrict constrain narrow close compact densify solidify firm stiffen rigidify harden coarsen brutalize harshen violent turbulent.

    Related Adjectives

    large small miniature gigantic enormous huge massive immense colossal vast extensive expansive broad wide narrow compact dense solid firm stiff rigid hard coarse brutal harsh violent turbulent peaceful serene calm still quiet subtle delicate fine fragile dainty elegant refined precise exact finite bounded limited restricted constrained narrow close compact dense heavy light weighted balanced harmonious proportional graduated ranked ordered sequenced arranged configured designed laid out patterned constructed built assembled adjusted regulated controlled moderated tempered softened gentled calmed quieted stilled.