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
The blueprint involves scaling back to a monthly publication and implementing a hybrid business model where the Reader reverts to a for-profit newspaper, backed by philanthropic support.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back or simply treading water.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The School Board remains committed to sustaining and scaling these successes.
—Mujahid Muhammad, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
After all, scaling up the anatomy of a Big Red suggests the physical act becomes mechanically impossible above 330 pounds.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
Her larger-than-life fiber art portraits, some scaling 14 feet, feature hand embroidery with media including yarn, thread, hook mesh, assorted paints and other materials.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some acts are trying to do that by putting together super-stacked bills combining multiple artists, or by scaling down to smaller rooms for a more intimate experience.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the next decade, Canopy estimates scaling this industrial shift in India will cost roughly $13-$15 billion.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than offer loss-making products to consumers, the industry would simply stop offering access to customers with subprime credit, along with a slew of other changes around card programs including scaling back rewards, insiders say.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back or simply treading water.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The School Board remains committed to sustaining and scaling these successes.
—Mujahid Muhammad, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
After all, scaling up the anatomy of a Big Red suggests the physical act becomes mechanically impossible above 330 pounds.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
Her larger-than-life fiber art portraits, some scaling 14 feet, feature hand embroidery with media including yarn, thread, hook mesh, assorted paints and other materials.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some acts are trying to do that by putting together super-stacked bills combining multiple artists, or by scaling down to smaller rooms for a more intimate experience.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the next decade, Canopy estimates scaling this industrial shift in India will cost roughly $13-$15 billion.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than offer loss-making products to consumers, the industry would simply stop offering access to customers with subprime credit, along with a slew of other changes around card programs including scaling back rewards, insiders say.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaling
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Miroslav Aradski, associate vice president of BCA Research's global investment strategy team, said different methods of measuring drawdowns can yield very different conclusions.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hyperia then automatically slews to the target and performs an operation called astrometry – measuring the precise positions of stars to double-check its accuracy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Or are the Packers and LaFleur actually gauging the market for a potential head coach trade while leaving the door open to re-upping if nothing better materializes for both sides?—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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