to scale

phrase

: according to the proportions of an established scale of measurement
floor plans drawn to scale

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The industry Prosenjak learned to scale has changed drastically. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 When these small suppliers cannot access flexible liquidity, trust erodes, production delays cascade and vital innovations fail to scale. Chris Hale, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Ukraine also is trying to scale up its weapons manufacturing through agreements with partner countries. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Analysts see a bullish story for 2027, citing efforts to scale autonomous vehicles and durable bookings growth. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to scale

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“To scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20scale. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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