Synonyms for

Scale

Verb / skeɪl / Another word for scale — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thin, flat, rigid object used for measuring weight or other quantities.

Synonyms & similar words

musicalscale shell scaleleaf weighingmachine descale plate scaleofmeasurement surmount graduatedtable orderedseries scurf exfoliation balance calibrate gauge measure proportion quantify size weigh yardstick appraise assess estimate evaluate judge rate value graduated standard

Synonyms by register

Formal

magnitude extent proportion level

Informal

size measure degree amount

Literary

gradation range sweep

Antonyms

diminish decrease reduce shrink lessen minimize

Common collocations

  • scale of operations
  • scale of economy
  • scale of measurement
  • scale of production
  • scale of justice
  • scale of the problem
  • scale of the universe

Word family

noun scale
verb scale
adjective scalable

Usage note

The word 'scale' can refer to a range of sizes or amounts, or to a system of measurement. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity, especially when discussing musical scales versus physical scales.

Example sentences

  1. I used a scale to weigh my backpack before my trip.
  2. The doctor used a scale to measure my weight and height.
  3. The recipe calls for one cup of flour, make sure to measure it on a scale.
  4. The fisherman used a scale to see how big the fish was.
  5. The scientist used a scale to measure the density of the object.

Quotes

  • Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. - Arnold H. Glasow
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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