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 rush to get in on the microdrama boom comes when some traditional film and TV productions are scaling back, or leaving Los Angeles altogether, because of rising costs.
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Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Already, scaling partners include the likes of Bestseller, C&A, Filippa K, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Reformation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The two connected when Esor Marie was working on scaling the business and appearing in an NYFW show.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The next step is scaling the process and improving its commercial viability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Company pivot — So, faced with a scaling challenge, Tools for Humanity is now exploring alternatives to the Orb, its flagship product.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Credit challenges could stymie efforts to increase the capacity of data centers enough to accommodate AI clients, while large-language models could hit scaling walls, analysts noted.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Ives pointed to the difficulty scaling up enterprise AI tools for use at large companies with thousands of employees, who’ve developed processes using other products.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post is making sweeping job cuts to its newsroom, scaling back foreign coverage and shutting down some sections of the paper.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Already, scaling partners include the likes of Bestseller, C&A, Filippa K, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Reformation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The two connected when Esor Marie was working on scaling the business and appearing in an NYFW show.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The next step is scaling the process and improving its commercial viability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Company pivot — So, faced with a scaling challenge, Tools for Humanity is now exploring alternatives to the Orb, its flagship product.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Credit challenges could stymie efforts to increase the capacity of data centers enough to accommodate AI clients, while large-language models could hit scaling walls, analysts noted.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Ives pointed to the difficulty scaling up enterprise AI tools for use at large companies with thousands of employees, who’ve developed processes using other products.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post is making sweeping job cuts to its newsroom, scaling back foreign coverage and shutting down some sections of the paper.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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Recessed within the wall will be a rectangular cavity measuring three feet by seven feet—the outline of a grave.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The consultancy has a role in advising, managing, activating and measuring more than $5 billion in client partnerships across sports, entertainment, gaming and corporate social responsibility.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most recently, the chair of the vaccine panel, a cardiologist, told POLITICO that its focus this year will be on examining vaccine side effects rather than on its longstanding mission of gauging vaccine effectiveness.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Oklahoma City news anchor, Amanda Taylor, posted a Facebook reel gauging Oklahoma City resident’s interest about the potential new opening.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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