scale

(noun) an ordered reference standard. Synonyms: scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series. Examples: "Judging on a scale of 1 to 10."

(noun) relative magnitude. Examples: "They entertained on a grand scale."

(noun) the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it. Examples: "The scale of the map." "The scale of the model."

(noun) a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin. Synonyms: scale leaf.

(noun) a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin. Synonyms: scurf, exfoliation.

(noun) (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave). Synonyms: musical scale.

(noun) a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass. Synonyms: weighing machine.

(noun) an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks.

(noun) a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners). Synonyms: plate, shell.

(noun) a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals.

(verb) measure by or as if by a scale. Examples: "This bike scales only 25 pounds."

(verb) pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard.

(verb) take by attacking with scaling ladders. Examples: "The troops scaled the walls of the fort."

(verb) reach the highest point of. Synonyms: surmount. Examples: "We scaled the mont blanc."

(verb) climb up by means of a ladder.

(verb) remove the scales from. Synonyms: descale. Examples: "Scale fish."

(verb) measure with or as if with scales. Examples: "Scale the gold."

(verb) size or measure according to a scale. Examples: "This model must be scaled down."