Synonyms for

Scaling

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

Definition

Scaling refers to the process of measuring or dividing something in a particular proportion or scale.

Synonyms & similar words

descale surmount grading scale measuring proportioning dividing graduating calibrating quantifying adjusting sizing adapting estimating apportioning allocating balancing comparing correlating equating gauging pro-rating ranging standardizing

Synonyms by register

Formal

escalating amplifying magnifying expanding

Informal

ramping up beefing up cranking up upping

Literary

ascending mounting surging

Antonyms

shrinking reducing diminishing decreasing contracting minimizing

Common collocations

  • scaling up
  • scaling down
  • scaling back
  • scaling efforts
  • scaling production
  • scaling operations
  • scaling revenue

Word family

noun scale
verb scale
adjective scalable

Usage note

Primarily used in business and technology contexts to refer to increasing or decreasing the size or scope of operations, systems, or resources. Can also refer to climbing or ascending.

Example sentences

  1. She is scaling the recipe to make a larger cake.
  2. The architect is scaling the model of the building.
  3. The map is scaled to show the distance between cities.
  4. The fisherman is scaling the fish before cooking it.
  5. The chef is scaling the vegetables for the soup.

Quotes

  • The art of life is a constant scaling of oneself to a larger and larger measure of the world. - Joseph Campbell
  • Entrepreneurship is all about finding a way to solve a problem and scaling the solution. - Marc Andreessen
  • Scaling a business is all about understanding the economics. - Jeff Bezos

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