as in measuring
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 scaling
Forge Nano, started in 2013, has spent years developing and testing its process, scaling the business and building market acceptance, said Paul Lichty, co-founder and CEO.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Nepal has made efforts to crack down on the number of unprepared climbers, such as raising climbing fees and introducing a bill that would restrict Everest only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s 7,000-meter (22,965 ft) peaks.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But Walther, six feet tall and a football player, was good with heights and recalled scaling the scaffolding easily.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Developers say small reactors will be built faster and at a lower cost than large power reactors, scaling to fit the needs of a particular location.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
LeCun has been publicly and persistently critical of the idea that scaling LLMs alone will reach general intelligence.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
With input from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, CFC addresses barriers to scaling T2T materials across the fashion industry.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hilton advocates scaling back environmental regulations.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Honorable Gays is produced by France’s production banner, French Tuck Media, which focuses on scaling premium unscripted and documentary storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices and reflect the nuance and humor of South Asian and LGBTQ+ communities.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Nepal has made efforts to crack down on the number of unprepared climbers, such as raising climbing fees and introducing a bill that would restrict Everest only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s 7,000-meter (22,965 ft) peaks.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But Walther, six feet tall and a football player, was good with heights and recalled scaling the scaffolding easily.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Developers say small reactors will be built faster and at a lower cost than large power reactors, scaling to fit the needs of a particular location.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
LeCun has been publicly and persistently critical of the idea that scaling LLMs alone will reach general intelligence.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
With input from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, CFC addresses barriers to scaling T2T materials across the fashion industry.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hilton advocates scaling back environmental regulations.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Honorable Gays is produced by France’s production banner, French Tuck Media, which focuses on scaling premium unscripted and documentary storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices and reflect the nuance and humor of South Asian and LGBTQ+ communities.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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These microscopic particles are about 30 times smaller than a human hair, measuring just 2 micrometers wide.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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