Definition of word 'scales'

• n. an ordered reference standard
• n. relative magnitude
• n. the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
• n. a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
• n. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
• n. (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme
• n. a measuring instrument for weighing
• n. an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
• n. a metal sheathing of uniform thickness
• n. a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
• v. measure by or as if by a scale
• v. pattern
• v. take by attacking with scaling ladders
• v. reach the highest point of
• v. climb up by means of a ladder
• v. remove the scales from
• v. measure with or as if with scales
• v. size or measure according to a scale

Synonyms of the word 'scale'

• scale of measurement
• graduated table
• ordered series
• scale leaf
• scurf
• exfoliation
• musical scale
• weighing machine
• plate
• shell
• surmount
• descale

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