as in measuring
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
scaled the logs to get a rough idea of the amount of usable lumber they were likely to yield
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Recent Examples of scaling
McKinsey’s 2025 survey of nearly 2,000 organizations found that almost two-thirds have not begun scaling AI across the enterprise, with data quality as the primary blocker.
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Andy Kohm, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
McCauley brings more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth software companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Facilities upgrades are coming, tested first in three to five stores before scaling.
—Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Delays with Vulcan, Ariane 6, and New Glenn were initially of little concern to Amazon, which was contending with its own issues scaling production of satellites in a factory in Kirkland, Washington.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The team includes engineers and researchers from Apple, Netflix, Meta, Google, Adobe, Replicate and Microsoft, who have experience in graphics, real-time systems, interactive media and scaling AI infrastructure.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
The team’s next step is scaling the technology and testing it under real operating conditions.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Andy Kohm, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
McCauley brings more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth software companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Facilities upgrades are coming, tested first in three to five stores before scaling.
—Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Delays with Vulcan, Ariane 6, and New Glenn were initially of little concern to Amazon, which was contending with its own issues scaling production of satellites in a factory in Kirkland, Washington.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The team includes engineers and researchers from Apple, Netflix, Meta, Google, Adobe, Replicate and Microsoft, who have experience in graphics, real-time systems, interactive media and scaling AI infrastructure.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
The team’s next step is scaling the technology and testing it under real operating conditions.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Their measuring stick was built for a different kind of estimate.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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That was David in Sandy Springs’ response to last week’s poll gauging your thoughts about the vanishingly slim possibility of the Braves targeting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a midseason trade.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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