as in balance
a device for measuring weight
I hate getting on the bathroom scale
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Relevance
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as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
a student who scored very highly on a standard intelligence scale
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as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
scaled the logs to get a rough idea of the amount of usable lumber they were likely to yield
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Recent Examples of scale
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
The worldwide buzz around the category was supported by data shared by organizers, according to which sales generated by artistic fragrances account for 2 percent of total beauty sales on a global scale.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
While Criterion is looking to extend its reach and Dotson has considered whether the Tomorrow concept could apply elsewhere, success doesn’t tie to scale.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
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Noun
The authors did sensitivity tests and the basic result holds up, but the precise numerical value of the critical mass scale could shift as those prescriptions improve.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
The worldwide buzz around the category was supported by data shared by organizers, according to which sales generated by artistic fragrances account for 2 percent of total beauty sales on a global scale.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
This comes after reports that law enforcement has scaled back their search in the Nancy Guthrie case.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
While Criterion is looking to extend its reach and Dotson has considered whether the Tomorrow concept could apply elsewhere, success doesn’t tie to scale.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scale
Noun
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His physical defense on Wembanyama has kept the Spurs star off balance and in relative check for most of the first two games (or at least seven of the eight quarters).—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Once powered on, the telescope points itself by taking a quick image of the sky and matching star patterns against an internal database — a process called plate-solving.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in their church for decades until a newspaper began documenting a legacy of abuse and cover-up.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Even a single round of golf can elicit the entire spectrum of emotions, from elation to agony and everything in between.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Much of Europe's manufacturing infrastructure had been depleted by years of warfare, and American factories across a wide spectrum of industries were operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Minimizing thermal energy removes ambient atomic vibrations, allowing the team to measure pure quantum mechanics without heat interference.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Their concerns center on FIFA’s use of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), which measures the combined effects of air temperature, humidity, wind and sunlight on the body.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The pool also includes a 1,000-gallon filter pump, a Type III A/C filter cartridge, a ladder, and a cover to keep it clean when not in use.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
Noun
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Well, tonight, Harper is 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the first half and has scored 15 points.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Closing the order books gives banks time to gauge demand ahead and advise the company on pricing.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scale. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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