scaling

(noun) the act of arranging in a graduated series. Synonyms: grading.

(noun) act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale.

(noun) ascent by or as if by a ladder.

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

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

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

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

(verb) climb up by means of a ladder. Synonyms: scale.

(verb) remove the scales from. Synonyms: scale, descale. Example: "Scale fish."

(verb) measure with or as if with scales. Synonyms: scale. Example: "Scale the gold."

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