Word
scaled
US/ˈskeɪɫd/
UK/skˈeɪld/
Definitions
01covered in scales
adj. covered with small, hard plates, like the skin of a fish, snake, or lizard.
adj. covered with scales or scale-like structures; typically used in biological contexts to describe the skin of reptiles or fish.
“The lizard has a scaled back that protects it from the hot sun.”
“The biologist noted that the specimen's scaled underbelly was significantly paler than its dorsal surface, a common trait in this genus.”
Technical
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Antonyms
02changed in size
v. made larger or smaller while keeping the same shape and proportions.
v. adjusted in size or scale according to a fixed ratio or proportion.
“The architect showed us a scaled model of the new library.”
“The digital image was scaled down to fit the mobile interface without losing its original aspect ratio.”
Usage
Often used as a past participle adjective before a noun like 'model', 'drawing', or 'map'.
Synonyms
03climbed up
v. climbed up something very steep, like a wall or a mountain.
v. ascended a steep incline or vertical surface, often with difficulty.
“The hikers finally scaled the peak just before the sun went down.”
“The commandos scaled the fortress walls under the cover of darkness, bypassing the primary gates entirely.”
Usage
This is the past tense form of the transitive verb 'scale'.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“However, on Wednesday, Ottawa scaled back some tariffs, including those on fish and other seafood products.” “But the bones are long, and when the other body elements are scaled based on the leg bones, they suggest that these individuals were tall.”