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scaling

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskeɪɫɪŋ// UK //skˈeɪlɪŋ// scal·ing

n. the act of changing the size of something while keeping its shape or proportions the same. You use this when making a business bigger or adjusting a digital image.

n. the process of adjusting the size or scale of an object, system, or mathematical representation while maintaining proportional relationships. Often refers to the expansion of a business model or the resizing of digital assets.


SIMPLE

The scaling of the image made it look blurry.

CONTEXTUAL

Successful scaling of a startup requires both a robust software architecture and a significant increase in customer support staff.

COMPLEX

In theoretical physics, scaling laws describe how the properties of a system change as the length or energy scale of the observation is varied.

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Usage

Often functions as a gerund; frequently paired with 'up' or 'down' to indicate the direction of change.

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