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scaled

Pronunciation: [skeɪld]

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Learn how to use scaled in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce scaled

Pronunciation: [skeɪld]

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