scaled
Pronunciation: [skeɪld]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(verb) to change the size of something while keeping the same shape. For example, when you make a drawing smaller or larger but it still looks the same, you have scaled it.
Example
The artist scaled the painting down to fit in a smaller frame.
Example
He did not scale the model correctly, so it looked out of proportion.
Example
How did you scale the design for the new project?
Context: “climbing”
(verb) to climb up or over something, like a wall or a mountain. If you're climbing a tall rock, you're scaling it.
Example
They successfully scaled the steep cliff during their rock climbing trip.
Example
She didn't scale the wall because it was too dangerous.
Example
Have you ever scaled a tall building or mountain?
Context: “size”
(adjective) describing something that has been made to a specific size using a ratio. It’s often used in charts or maps to show how things are related in size.
Example
The scaled diagram of the city helped everyone understand its layout.
Example
The scaled version was inaccurate and didn't reflect the real distances correctly.
Example
Is the map scaled to show the correct distances between places?
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