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1. (noun) scale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series
an ordered reference standard
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, scale, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

2. (noun) scale
relative magnitude
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

3. (noun) scale
the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

4. (noun) scale, scale leaf
a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, scale, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

5. (noun) scale, scurf, exfoliation
a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, scale, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

6. (noun) scale, musical scale
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, scale, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

7. (noun) scale, weighing machine
a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, scale, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

8. (noun) scale
an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

9. (noun) plate, scale, shell
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
Synonyms: scale leaf, scurf, cuticle, ordered series, exfoliation, graduated table, weighing machine, home base, case, racing shell, plateful, carapace, scale of measurement, dental plate, home, crustal plate, home plate, shield, musical scale, eggshell, denture, scale, casing, shell, photographic plate, plate, collection plate

10. (verb) scale
a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
Synonyms: plate, exfoliation, ordered series, shell, scale of measurement, musical scale, scurf, scale leaf, weighing machine, graduated table

11. (verb) scale
measure by or as if by a scale
Synonyms: descale, surmount

12. (verb) scale
pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
Synonyms: descale, surmount

13. (verb) scale
take by attacking with scaling ladders
Synonyms: descale, surmount

14. (verb) scale, surmount
reach the highest point of
Synonyms: outstrip, overcome, subdue, surpass, scale, outperform, outdo, outmatch, master, get over, surmount, descale, outgo, exceed

15. (verb) scale
climb up by means of a ladder
Synonyms: descale, surmount

16. (verb) scale, descale
remove the scales from
Synonyms: descale, surmount, scale

17. (verb) scale
measure with or as if with scales
Synonyms: descale, surmount

18. (verb) scale
size or measure according to a scale
Synonyms: descale, surmount

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