Word SCALE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

scale

🇺🇸 [skeɪl]

Meanings

A system or range of measurement, typically used to determine the size or level of something. Scale can also refer to the structure of something, such as a fish's scales or the size of a model in comparison to its real counterpart.

Examples

• The map uses a scale of 1 inch to 100 miles.
• He had to scale the mountain during the hike.
• The artist painted a large-scale mural on the wall.

Synonyms

range • size • level

Antonyms

smallness • diminish • reduce