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
The series is now being adapted for the Brazilian market as part of ReelShort’s aim of scaling its content and expanding its global footprint.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 17 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
In addition to scaling temperatures, sparse, isolated showers are likely on Friday and Saturday.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The company wants its over 10 different brands to leverage their distinct identities, while still scaling synergies across the group.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Cauldron’s platform focuses on scaling up precision fermentation for high-volume markets, specifically targeting dairy and animal proteins as well as specialty chemicals.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Dean Potter was one of the most notable names in the world of climbing, a free solo pioneer who courted controversy by scaling rock formations not meant for humans.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
WestBridge has invested roughly $1 billion in eight or nine AI companies, nearly all of which are scaling rapidly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
For roughly 17 years, rumors circulated in Central Africa about tiny shellear fish somehow scaling waterfalls.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ed Meza, Variety, 17 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
In addition to scaling temperatures, sparse, isolated showers are likely on Friday and Saturday.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The company wants its over 10 different brands to leverage their distinct identities, while still scaling synergies across the group.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Cauldron’s platform focuses on scaling up precision fermentation for high-volume markets, specifically targeting dairy and animal proteins as well as specialty chemicals.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Dean Potter was one of the most notable names in the world of climbing, a free solo pioneer who courted controversy by scaling rock formations not meant for humans.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
WestBridge has invested roughly $1 billion in eight or nine AI companies, nearly all of which are scaling rapidly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
For roughly 17 years, rumors circulated in Central Africa about tiny shellear fish somehow scaling waterfalls.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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Under the agreement, within a week, the Park Service will hang three flags on the Stonewall monument flagpole — each measuring three feet by five feet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Neither seemed to pull ahead in this measuring opportunity, and Sumrall doesn’t want the lights to get too bright for them.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 21 Apr. 2026.
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