as in measured
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 scaled
Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Expliseat has navigated the challenging transition from startup to scaled manufacturer, moving from outsourced production to internalized assembly – a critical step that its CEO sees as foundational to the company's ambitious growth plans.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But certain regimes remain tricky to simulate perfectly, such as unsteady interactions at off‑design angles, boundary‑layer transition, and inlet buzz, which is why scaled wind‑tunnel models still earn their keep validating corner cases before full‑scale testing.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Wide-reaching government subsidies meant to encourage Chinese drivers to switch to EVs have been extended but are scaled back this year, putting pressure on carmakers.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
An individual who claimed to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer scaled the wall and forced his way into the embassy compound on Tuesday morning, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said in a news conference in Beijing.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
As a result, most automakers have significantly scaled back their EV plans.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
After holding steady last year while commercial broadcasters such as Canal+ and TF1 scaled back, the public broadcaster will reduce its investment in film by €5 million in 2026.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
In the more than 4,000 decision tests the team recorded, the tree rodents largely scaled higher for their favorite treat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
In Tucson last weekend, the annual César Chavez and Dolores Huerta March and Rally were scaled back and rebranded.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Safdie could have doubled down on the shorts, scaled production, and chased the surge in demand.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Expliseat has navigated the challenging transition from startup to scaled manufacturer, moving from outsourced production to internalized assembly – a critical step that its CEO sees as foundational to the company's ambitious growth plans.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But certain regimes remain tricky to simulate perfectly, such as unsteady interactions at off‑design angles, boundary‑layer transition, and inlet buzz, which is why scaled wind‑tunnel models still earn their keep validating corner cases before full‑scale testing.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
This is one of the main reasons carbon capture technologies have not scaled widely, despite being available for decades.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Wide-reaching government subsidies meant to encourage Chinese drivers to switch to EVs have been extended but are scaled back this year, putting pressure on carmakers.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
An individual who claimed to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer scaled the wall and forced his way into the embassy compound on Tuesday morning, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said in a news conference in Beijing.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
As a result, most automakers have significantly scaled back their EV plans.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
After holding steady last year while commercial broadcasters such as Canal+ and TF1 scaled back, the public broadcaster will reduce its investment in film by €5 million in 2026.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
In the more than 4,000 decision tests the team recorded, the tree rodents largely scaled higher for their favorite treat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
In Tucson last weekend, the annual César Chavez and Dolores Huerta March and Rally were scaled back and rebranded.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaled
Adjective
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Trump — one of the oldest presidents in United States history — drew media reactions after photographers inside the White House event snapped images (below) that showed deep red marks on the right side of his neck, with a scaly patch on the outer layer of his skin.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Mar. 2026
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McManus suggested that people’s love for their furry, feathery or scaly companions transcends party lines.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Florida isn’t home to any of the nation’s top 50 banks, measured by deposits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But if worthiness is measured by the courage to lead, the humility to listen, the wisdom to hold complexity and the sacred responsibility of walking with people through joy, loss and transformation, then women’s rabbinic leadership has already outgrown the narrow metrics of any centralized system.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Coulier was diagnosed with P16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer, when doctors noticed a flare-up on the base of his tongue during a routine check-up and PET scan.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Further tests revealed a shocking new diagnosis: p16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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An Institute of Governmental Studies poll in August gauged interest in the potential candidacy of Newsom and Harris.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The economists sifted through individual-level data on mortgages and consumption and gauged changes in borrowing based on the effect of rate reductions on boosting asset prices.—
Malcolm Scott,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Scaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaled. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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