scaling
noun
Simple meaning
The removing of the scales of fish.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskeɪlɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The removing of the scales of fish.
The act of one who scales or climbs.
The formation of a layer of scale on a surface.
The removal of a layer of scale from a surface.
The process of adjusting raw measurement data to fit an expected distribution, such fitting examination results to a normal distribution.
The process of adjusting sights to a ship's guns.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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- “We are scaling the business to reach more customers next year.”
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An ordered reference standard.
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An electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually.
Capable of being scaled.
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A ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack).
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A number used as a multiplier in scaling.
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