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
Digital platforms, financial tools, and logistics solutions often face challenges scaling without a reliable infrastructure beneath them.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Enhancing fourth-gen nuclear reactor capabilities The current focus is to demonstrate technological feasibility before scaling to an industrial level.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
America’s economy has been the envy of the world for its talent at replacing old, inefficient business models, scaling up new technologies and turning failures into comebacks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Pilot projects are already underway to test new crops and techniques, but scaling those solutions will take time.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Fonda said Redford loved to climb, once scaling the big spire of Westwood’s Fox Theater and breaking his arm climbing up his chimney one Christmas.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Russia is scaling back its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square next month due to the threat of a Ukrainian drone attack.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Forge Nano, started in 2013, has spent years developing and testing its process, scaling the business and building market acceptance, said Paul Lichty, co-founder and CEO.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Developers say small reactors will be built faster and at a lower cost than large power reactors, scaling to fit the needs of a particular location.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Enhancing fourth-gen nuclear reactor capabilities The current focus is to demonstrate technological feasibility before scaling to an industrial level.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
America’s economy has been the envy of the world for its talent at replacing old, inefficient business models, scaling up new technologies and turning failures into comebacks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Pilot projects are already underway to test new crops and techniques, but scaling those solutions will take time.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Fonda said Redford loved to climb, once scaling the big spire of Westwood’s Fox Theater and breaking his arm climbing up his chimney one Christmas.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Russia is scaling back its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square next month due to the threat of a Ukrainian drone attack.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Forge Nano, started in 2013, has spent years developing and testing its process, scaling the business and building market acceptance, said Paul Lichty, co-founder and CEO.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Developers say small reactors will be built faster and at a lower cost than large power reactors, scaling to fit the needs of a particular location.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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These microscopic particles are about 30 times smaller than a human hair, measuring just 2 micrometers wide.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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