Word
scaling
Phoneticsscal·ing
US/ˈskeɪɫɪŋ/
UK/skˈeɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
01adjusting size or data
n. changing the size or level of something to make it fit a new situation.
n. the process of adjusting dimensions or data values to fit a specific scale or distribution.
“The scaling of the test results ensured that the average grade was a B.”
“The algorithm handles the scaling of input data automatically to ensure that no single variable dominates the final statistical model.”
Academic
Usage
Often used in computing and statistics regarding data normalization.
Synonyms
02measuring
n. the act of measuring the size or weight of something using a scale.
n. the measurement of dimensions, weight, or proportions using a graduated scale.
“Careful scaling of the ingredients is necessary for the experiment to work.”
“The precise scaling of the architectural model allowed the clients to visualize the building's impact on the surrounding skyline.”
Synonyms
03removing surface layers
n. removing a hard layer from a surface, like cleaning teeth or preparing fish.
n. the removal of a hard coating or encrustation from a surface.
“The dentist recommended a deep scaling to remove the plaque from his teeth.”
“Industrial scaling of the boiler pipes was required to remove the mineral deposits that were reducing the system's thermal efficiency.”
Technical
Teaching tip
In a medical context, this almost always refers to dental hygiene.
04climbing or increasing
v. climbing up something high or increasing the size of a business.
v. the act of climbing a steep surface or increasing the capacity of a system.
“Scaling the mountain took the team nearly six hours in the snow.”
“The startup is currently scaling its operations to meet the unexpected surge in demand from the European market.”
Usage
Commonly used as a gerund or present participle of the verb 'scale'.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.”