scale

Definition (noun): an ordered reference standard

Example: judging on a scale of 1 to 10

Definition (noun): relative magnitude

Example: they entertained on a grand scale

Definition (noun): the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it

Example: the scale of the map

Definition (noun): the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it

Example: the scale of the model

Definition (noun): a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

Definition (noun): a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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

Definition (noun): a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

Definition (noun): an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks

Definition (noun): a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

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

Definition (verb): measure by or as if by a scale

Example: This bike scales only 25 pounds

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

Definition (verb): take by attacking with scaling ladders

Example: The troops scaled the walls of the fort

Definition (verb): reach the highest point of

Example: We scaled the Mont Blanc

Definition (verb): climb up by means of a ladder

Definition (verb): remove the scales from

Example: scale fish

Definition (verb): measure with or as if with scales

Example: scale the gold

Definition (verb): size or measure according to a scale

Example: This model must be scaled down