: an increase according to a fixed ratio

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The statement underlined that The MBS Group’s know-how will allow Film AlUla to scale-up as needed going forward. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 May 2025 Start-up and scale-up businesses have an important role to play here. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The final phase will be the scale-up to full production capacity. Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Transitioning from startup to scale-up is a pivotal moment in your business journey. Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scale-up

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First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scale-up was in 1945

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“Scale-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scale-up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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