: an instrument consisting of a strip (as of wood, plastic, or metal) with spaces on its surface that are evenly divided and numbered for measuring distances or amounts. Middle English scale "bowl, pan …

SCALE definition: 1. a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something: 2. the…. Learn more.

Scale (ratio), the ratio of a linear dimension of a model to the corresponding dimension of the original Scale factor, a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity

Definition of scale noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

On a map, plan, or chart, a scale indicates the proportion between the representation and what it represents, such as the legend “One inch equals twenty miles” on a map.

In music, a scale is a fixed sequence of musical notes, each one higher than the next, which begins at a particular note.

Balance scale set, with weights Scales used to measure the weight of fruit in a supermarket 0:07 Weighing scale in use in Tokyo Digital kitchen scale, a strain gauge scale Weighing scale for a baby …

Get accurate measurements with a scale from Harbor Freight. Easy-to-read LCD display. Stainless steel platform. Ideal for precision work, crafts, and hobbies.

A scale is a series that climbs up or down. Think of scaling, or climbing, a mountain; a musical scale: do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do; or a scale you weigh yourself on––it counts up the pounds one after another …

scale noun (MUSIC) a series of musical notes that is always played in order and that rises gradually from the first note