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
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
John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Attendance-tracking systems tied to return-to-office mandates have faced backlash and have been scaled down in recent years.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Deltaform Mountain may not have the same catchy, name-brand appeal as the other peaks that Lustenberger has scaled and then shredded on skis.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Each participant either saw a life-sized image or a scaled-to-size alternative.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 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, 22 Jan. 2026
The mountain is scaled in sections, one camp at a time, and at one of the camps there aren’t enough tents for sleeping.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Others have scaled this up by connecting the heat from their mining infrastructure to district heating systems, helping over 80,000 people stay warm or grow tomatoes or even tulips in greenhouses.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Project proponents previously promised voters 27 miles of light-rail track in exchange for a 23% tax hike, but the plan has been scaled back to fewer than 10 miles while costs have stayed the same.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Second, create a platform where effective agents can be evaluated, refined, and scaled with appropriate security, performance, and governance.
—John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Attendance-tracking systems tied to return-to-office mandates have faced backlash and have been scaled down in recent years.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Deltaform Mountain may not have the same catchy, name-brand appeal as the other peaks that Lustenberger has scaled and then shredded on skis.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Each participant either saw a life-sized image or a scaled-to-size alternative.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 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, 22 Jan. 2026
The mountain is scaled in sections, one camp at a time, and at one of the camps there aren’t enough tents for sleeping.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Others have scaled this up by connecting the heat from their mining infrastructure to district heating systems, helping over 80,000 people stay warm or grow tomatoes or even tulips in greenhouses.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Project proponents previously promised voters 27 miles of light-rail track in exchange for a 23% tax hike, but the plan has been scaled back to fewer than 10 miles while costs have stayed the same.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaled
Adjective
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The scaly lizard-like race of the Drac plainly acts as a generic symbol of any misunderstood or aggressive adversary with a culture, agenda, or ideology that happens to clash with our own and feels uncomfortably foreign.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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In the book, the scaly Creature is among the many forms Pennywise takes when terrorizing its victims.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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What cannot be measured is neglected.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL): Typically indicates HPV infection and that more testing is needed.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Markets currently expect the Fed to cut once or twice this year — most likely in June and December, according to futures market pricing gauged by the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Battery Life and Power Management The durability of a medical alert system is gauged by its ability to save power when it is most required.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Scaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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