scale

Noun
  1. An ordered reference standard (synset 113872501)
    "judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
    is a type of: criterion, measure, standard, touchstone - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
    subtypes:
    • beaufort scale, wind scale - an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane)
    • index - a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
    • logarithmic scale - scale on which actual distances from the origin are proportional to the logarithms of the corresponding scale numbers
    • mercalli scale - a scale formerly used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake; an earthquake detected only by seismographs is a I and an earthquake that destroys all buildings is a XII
    • mohs scale - a scale of hardness of solids; talc is 0 and diamond is 10; ordering is determined by which substance can scratch another substance
    • richter scale - a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 formerly used to express the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of the size of seismograph oscillations
    • moment magnitude scale - a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 (a successor to the Richter scale) that enables seismologists to compare the energy released by different earthquakes on the basis of the area of the geological fault that ruptured in the quake
    • temperature scale - a system of measuring temperature
    • wage scale, wage schedule - a schedule of wages paid for different jobs
    same as: graduated table, ordered series, scale of measurement
  2. Relative magnitude (synset 113837554)
    "they entertained on a grand scale"
    is a type of: magnitude relation, quantitative relation - a relation between magnitudes
  3. The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it (synset 113839074)
    "the scale of the map"; "the scale of the model"
    is a type of: proportion - the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
  4. A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin (synset 113176554)
    is a type of: foliage, leaf, leafage - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
    subtypes: squamule - a minute scale
    same as: scale leaf
  5. A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin (synset 109448485)
    is a type of: bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap - a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
    subtypes:
    • dander - small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
    • dandruff - loose scales shed from the scalp
    same as: exfoliation, scurf
  6. (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) (synset 106869618)
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    is a type of: musical notation - (music) notation used by musicians
    subtypes:
    • gamut - the entire scale of musical notes
    • diatonic scale - a scale with eight notes in an octave; all but two are separated by whole tones
    • chromatic scale - a 12-note scale including all the semitones of the octave
    • gapped scale - a musical scale with fewer than seven notes
    member holonym: musical note, note, tone - a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
    same as: musical scale
  7. A measuring instrument for weighing;
    Shows amount of mass (synset 104149040)
    is a type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
    subtypes:
    • balance - a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
    • weighbridge - platform scale flush with a roadway for weighing vehicles and cattle etc
    same as: weighing machine
  8. An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks (synset 104148903)
    is a type of: indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system
    subtypes: vernier, vernier scale - a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
  9. A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) (synset 103965995)
    is a type of: shield - a protective covering or structure
    subtypes:
    same as: plate, shell
  10. A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals (synset 101905518)
    is a type of: cover, covering, natural covering - a natural object that covers or envelops
    subtypes:
    • fish scale - scale of the kind that covers the bodies of fish
    • squama - a protective structure resembling a scale
Verb
  1. Measure by or as if by a scale (synset 202734263)
    "This bike scales only 25 pounds"
    is a type of: measure - have certain dimensions
  2. Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard (synset 201747963)
    is a type of: model, pattern - plan or create according to a model or models
  3. Take by attacking with scaling ladders (synset 202211818)
    "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
    is a type of: take - take by force
  4. Reach the highest point of (synset 202003114)
    "We scaled the Mont Blanc"
    is a type of: arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make, reach - reach a destination, either real or abstract
    same as: surmount
  5. Climb up by means of a ladder (synset 201926459)
    is a type of: climb, climb up, go up, mount - go upward with gradual or continuous progress
  6. Remove the scales from (synset 201266712)
    "scale fish"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    same as: descale
  7. Measure with or as if with scales (synset 200491364)
    "scale the gold"
    is a type of: measure, quantify - express as a number or measure or quantity
  8. Size or measure according to a scale (synset 200320207)
    "This model must be scaled down"
    is a type of: size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size

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