To climb by a ladder, or as if by a ladder; to ascend by steps or by climbing; to clamber up; as, to scale the wall of a fort.

To lead up by steps; to ascend.

An ordering of notes from low to high, or from high to low. Scales come in all different types depending on what pitches are involved and what patterns are formed by the pitches. A common type of scale, called the Major scale, is often sung to the familiar do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do syllables.

A progression of notes which establishes a key.

Ascending or descending series of notes that define a mode or tonality , usually by the terminal pitch. See also chromatic scale , diatonic , major , minor .

A scale is a sequence of notes that fall into a specific pattern, either ascending or descending. In Western harmonic theory, the most familiar scales are diatonic (major and minor) chromatic, and pentatonic (a five note scale), but the possibilities of scale patterns are infinite. Each musical culture establishes its own rules that determine how scales are made and used. For example, in India, scale patterns are called ragas; specific ragas may be associated with different times of the day, certain colours, or evocative moods.

A progression of notes in a specific order.

a group of notes that follow a certain pattern of whole and half steps

a sequence of tones arranged in rising pitches

A scale is a sequence of notes arranged in order from lowest to highest or from highest to lowest.

(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)

take by attacking with scaling ladders; "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"

a collection of notes in a specific pattern, beginning on a note (the tonic), and ending on the same note an octave higher or lower

a couple of notes

a good idea but it'll drive you bananas after a few minutes, so use an eighth-note riff lasting for one or two bars

a graduated series of musical tones ascending

a group of notes that follow one after another up or down the guitar or instrument

a kind of ladder , with the notes as steps, so you can go up and down

a ladder or succession of tones (or notes), starting from the keynote or tonic (the first tone on which it starts), and ending with the octave (the last tone, or tone on which it ends)

a list of all the notes in a

a list of the tones available from one tone up to its double

an arrangement of many notes

an ascending or descending series of notes

an interesting interplay between notes and intervals within an octave

an octave divided into a certain number of notes at different frequencies

an outline that is arrived at with the permutation and combination of notes

a pattern of notes selected by a defined rule, resulting in a characteristic sound

a precise collection of notes that sounds good played over a particular chord or chord progression

a progression of pitches that subdivides an octave

a regular sequence of notes

a rising or falling succession of notes

a sequence of notes, distributed in degrees

a sequence of notes that keeps on repeating all the way up the keyboard

a sequential string of notes and absolutely necessary for your basic command of your instrument

a series of ascending or descending notes (pitches) separated by either whole or half steps

a series of eight notes in the same octave

a series of notes arranged in a specific interval pattern

a series of notes that go in an ascending and descending manner

a series of notes that proceed up or down by step

a series of notes that start on a root note and finish on the octave of the root note

a series of notes the fallow a certain pattern

a series of notes which are used in a piece of music

a series of tones arranged according to pitch

a set of musical notes from which melody and harmony are derived

a set of notes arranged diatonically

a set of notes in a specific pattern that start at one note and end at another note an octave hgiher

a set of tones that can be used to play melodies over a particular chord

a specific arrangement of musical tones

a stepwise arrangement of all the main notes in a particular passage of music or in a musical system of a people

a stepwise arrangement of the notes of a key

a subset of all tones in an octave

a system of many flexible pitches whose tuning changes slightly depending upon harmonic content

A Scale is a formal progression of notes on an octave, such as a chromatic or major scale.

(H.E.): the incrementally ascending or descending arrangement of the notes of a mode, or any set of tones. Scalar is the adjective.

A sequence of tones, usually within an octave, and used as the basis of a composition.

(1) A selection of tones in the octave, arranged in ascending or descending order, usually but not always using intervals of half- or whole-steps, and using the same notes in every successive octave. One tone is usually thought of as being the root, but it need not be the first note played. Most scales have 5, 6, 7 or 8 notes to the octave but any number from 2 to 12 is possible. (2) The same group of tones regarded abstractly as a 'pool' of available notes. In this sense, scale really means the same as chord. There is a maxim: 'Scales are chords and chords are scales.' (3) A section of melody in the form of a scale.

a sequence of tones which progress step by step in pitch and serve as the basis of a composition

a stepwise progression of notes from one note to an octave above or below, for example, C to C

an ordered set of pitches that cover a range of one octave.

A selection of tones within one octave.

a pre-determined arrangement of a succession of pitches, usually eight, where the first and last have the same pitch name. Most commonly used are major and minor scales, especially in Bach's day.

A series of tones within an octave which are used as the basis of musical composition.

A series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order. Scale tones are often assigned numbers (1-8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do).

a series of notes organized in ascending or descending order to form a pattern of whole steps and half steps.

A collection of pitches arranged from lowest to highest or highest to lowest.

It is a sequence of notes in ascending or descending order of pitch.

Musical "stairway" of notes ascending and descending within an octave.

A specific sequence of tones, beginning and ending on a key note or the tonal center.

a succession of tones ascending or descending according to fixed intervals.

A sequence of tones, usually associated with a set of intervals.

a series of pitches arranged according to a particular pattern of intervals

A series of ascending and descending steps to assess the relative or absolute size of some property of an object. Scales can be linear or logarithmic.

A summary of the pitches in a piece of music arranged in order from the lowest to the highest.

The arrangement of notes in a specific order of whole and half steps.

Arrangement of pitches in descending or ascending order that contribute to tonal organization in a piece of music.

A succession of tones. The scale generally used in Western music is the diatonic scale, consisting of whole and half steps in a specific order.

A series of notes which define a diatonic tonality, often consisting of eight degrees, and containing a tonic and sometimes also a leading tone.

Scale is an album by Matthew Herbert, released May 29, 2006. According to the liner notes 635 objects were used to create the album. These include traditional instruments such as violins and guitars and other objects such as breakfast cereal, gas pumps and coffins.

A thin coating or layer, usually calcium on the bottom of a tank or interior parts that may prevent heat transfer.

hard residues that coat the inside of water pipes and appliances and are the result of the precipitation of minerals composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates. Hot water helps form scale.

A hard coating or layer of materials on surfaces of boiler pressure parts.

(Incrustation) A hard coating of deposits precipitated from solution at the boiler tube surface.

a piece of foreign material that is deposited on the paper web after it is formed

Calcium or mineral deposits in steam boilers and in steam and water pipes.

n: 1. a mineral deposit (for example, calcium carbonate) that precipitates out of water and adheres to the inside of pipes, heaters, and other equipment. 2. an ordered set of gauge marks together with their defining figures, words, or symbols with relation to which position of the index is observed when reading an instrument.

Mineral deposits that form on spa surfaces and equipment due to excessive calcium in the water. Scale is more likely to form in heated water, especially on the heater element or heat exchanger, if proper water balance is not maintained.

A crusty substance usually gray, white, or brown that attaches itself to tile or plaster. Normally caused by a calcium carbonate (hard water) buildup.

Scale is a build up of minerals inside, and on, equipment that either heats water, or has it flowing through it.

The precipitate that forms on surfaces in contact with water as the result of a physical or chemical change.

Deposits of calcium carbonate which can be found in the heater, pipes, filters or on the swimming pool walls. Mainly caused by high mineral content combined with high pH.

A crusty white, gray, or brownish substance that attaches itself to tile, plaster, or metal in pools. Normally caused by excessive water hardness. SCRIM: - The weave of the material in winter covers. This is the number of weaves per inch in the cover. A 12 x 12 scrim is a stronger cover than an 8 x 8 scrim cover. Covers are generally sold as either 5 x 5, 8 x 8 or 12 x 12 scrim.

Calcium crust or buildup caused by unbalanced water. These mineral deposits form on spa surfaces and clog filters, heaters and pumps. The regular use of stain prevention chemicals can prevent scale formation ( Relieve)

An insoluble coating formed from hard water components containing calcium and magnesium. Scale will typically from at hot spots in the engines cooling system. Because of scales insulating ability, it can make a hot spot even hotter ultimately leading to high temperature damage. Many heavy duty coolants will contain scale inhibitors to reduce scaling tendencies.

a mineral deposit or encrustation produced when dissolved minerals precipitate out of solution. Scale is to industrial heat exchange surfaces, equipment surfaces, membranes and plant pipes and reactors what barnacles are to ships.

A sand paper-like deposit which can be found in the filter, heater or on pool walls. Calcium carbonate shows up as white or dark streaks on plaster wall pools. Scale is generally off-white, gray or brown in color. Discoloration is caused by trapping dirt in the calcium deposit.

a crusty coating formed by precipitation of minerals from water.

Scale is defined as homogeneous, crystalline deposits formed on surfaces in contact with water. The most common scales that we see in water treatment are calcium carbonate and calcium sulphate. These are formed when a normally stable material exceeds its solubility in water and plates out directly on the surface involved.

A hard, rough deposit found on pool surfaces or in pool plumbing. Results from hard water and high pH levels.

Buildup of calcium deposits on spa/pool surfaces when calcium hardness, pH, or total alkalinity are too high.

Hard deposits which cannot be identified as encrustation. e.g. deposits resulting from corrosion of iron pipes, or hardened ground.

This refers to the rock-like deposit which builds up as the calcium and magnesium in hard water are gradually precipitated at higher temperatures, or inadequate concentrations of adequate dispersants.

Mineral deposits, usually calcium or magnesium, that form on pool surfaces, plumbing and equipment when water is out of balance.

The deposition on heat transfer surfaces of material normally in solution, as opposed to fouling, which is deposition of material normally in suspension.

Precipitation of dissolved solids as hard adherent deposits

The chemical residue that is left behind when water is heated and evaporated.

The precipitate that forms on surfaces in contact with water when the calcium hardness, pH or total alkalinity levels are too high. Results from chemically unbalanced pool and spa water. Scale may appear as grey, white, or dark streaks on the plaster, fiberglass or vinyl. It may also appear as a hard crust around the tile.

Usually whitish in color, scale forms on pool surfaces and equipment when mineral salts are forced out of solution. A scaling condition is one in which calcium hardness, pH and/or alkalinity levels are out of balance.

mineral deposits that form on pool surfaces & equipment normally due to excess calcium in the water. Scale more typically forms in heated water rather than cool water.

This is the term that's used when minerals, usually calcium and magnesium are deposited over time in water-using equipment and appliances. Scaling has the potential to block tubing and pipes, interfere with proper operation, and reduces the overall life of equipment. Many treatments exist to control or eliminate scale buildup in water-using equipment. How "hard" the water is and how the water will be used will determine which treatment will be most effective.

A hard deposit of calcium carbonate which can attach anywhere in or on the hot tub and is damaging to heater effectiveness.

Rough, calcium-bearing deposits that can coat spa surfaces, heaters and plumbing lines and clog filters. Generally, scaling is caused by mineral content combined with high pH. Scale forms more readily at higher water temperatures.

coarse calcium deposits found on swimming pool walls and floors.

a hard, crusty substance that remains after hard water dries

A layer of insoluble salts of calcium and magnesium carbonate, or phosphate, which have been precipitated from water by heat or chemical reaction, or have been left behind as water evaporates.

Salts formed and deposited inside the water heater or on fixtures. Sometimes referred to as lime deposits.

Mineral deposits precipitated from water such as calcium carbonate.

A deposit of medium to extreme hardness occurring on water heating surfaces of a boiler because of an undesirable condition of boiler water.

The precipitate that forms on surfaces in contact with water when pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness are too high.

A deposit of mineral solids on the interior surfaces of water lines and containers, forming when water containing the carbonates or bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium is present, especially when heated. To see what scale looks like in a pipe click here. Picture of Scale.

A minute, rudimentary, or vestigial leaf.

A small and usually dry bract or vestigial leaf or a structure resembling such.

Small, dry, appressed leaves or bracts.

any small, thin, flat structure on a bud, cone, catkin, or bark.

Small, non-green leaf on bud and modified stem.

Flat , membranous structure. Dry leaf or bract, usually pressed flat to the axis to which it is attached.

Small, often triangular, leaf or leaf-like tissue.

a small plate; usually applied to a vestigial or one-segmented accessory flagellum or the inner ramus of uropod 3 in some Crangonycidae, Melitidae, etc

a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

Any thin, short, often membranous structure; in the sedge family (Cyperaceae) often used in reference to the bracts that subtend individual staminate and Distillate flowers; small, sharp-tipped leaves of certain clubmosses (Lycopodiaceae).

A common camellia leaf problem caused by insects feeding on the camellia's under-leaf.

A specially developed leaf, that covers the flower bud.

a tiny leaf, usually appressed and dry, i.e., a modified leaf covering part of a bud, of a cone or a catkin; a bark flake; a tiny, flattened epidermal outgrowth.

a small, modified leaf subtending an individual flower, especially referring to sedges (Cyperaceae).

A tiny, usually dry, leaflike structure (for example, the structure that subtends each flower in a grass, sedge, or rush).

A small thin or flat outgrowth, often associated with underground parts, though leaves or bracts may be scale-like.

a reduced or rudimentary leaf, e.g. surrounding a dormant bud; a thin flap of tissue of epidermal origin, e.g. at the base of a stamen in Simaroubaceae; a thin scarious trichome which is flattened and variously shaped.

A small, usually dry leaf that is closely pressed against another organ.

a thin, reduced leaf or bract; in cones of conifer trees the scales are woody and enclose the seeds.

Bud covering or tiny, blunt leaf.

Membranous appendage: often a degenerate leaf.

(1) A thin, membranelike covering of the bud or twig base, or (2) the fine, grainy surface material on bark, a leaf, or a twig.

A term which refers to relative size as compared to some constant such as the size of the human body.

Scale is the proportion which the model bears to the prototype. For example, an 87 feet platform will be represented by a 1 foot long model platform in 1/87 scale. See Model Scale

Proportion or measurement. Proportion is the relationship between specific parts in a work of art.

the size of a picture, plan, or model of a thing compared to the size of the thing itself

Refers to the size of objects in relation to one another and the human body; in faux finishes and decorating, good scale is the result of an eye-pleasing relationship between objects and the space they are used in.

Focusing method consisting of set of marks to indicate distances at which a lens is focused. May be engraved around the lens barrel, on the focusing control or on the camera body.

The size of something, relative to what it is a replica of, is known as the scale of the thing. For instance, 15mm is a popular scale for pre-20th Century historical wargaming, while 1/2400 is often used for modern naval miniatures. This is Figure Scale. Depending upon the rules being used, Figure Scale is often different from Ground Scale (that is, the scale of the playing field and terrain), and the Vertical Scale may be different again from the Ground Scale! The rules also state the Time Scale (that is, how much time each turn represents).

Relative ratio of map to ground distances.

Ratio or relationship of the distance on a map, chart, or photograph to the corresponding distance on the ground -- the real world.

The distance on a map that corresponds to the same points on the earth.

the ratio (difference) between the size of some object and a representation of that object. (Drawing Lesson 18)

The size of things on a model railroad relative to a real railroad. For example in HO models are 1/87th full size. For a full listing of scales and their sizes, refer to the NMRA Standards page here. http://www.nmra.org

any model that has been modeled from a real aircraft, such as a Piper Cub or P-51 Mustang.

The ratio in size between a model and its prototype, expressed as a fraction or a proportion (for example1/48 or 1:48 for O Scale).

A comparison of measurement on a map to measurement on the Earth, usually represented by a fraction or ratio. Also, a measure of detail in a map. Scale can be a difficult concept. Ecologists refer to efforts over a wide area as large scale, while geographers label efforts with greater detail over a smaller area as large scale. Geographers call this application large scale because the scale fraction (e.g., 1/24,000) is a larger number than broad area scales (i.e., 1:250,000 is a relatively small number compared to 1/24,000). This translates into confusion, especially in GIS where these two fields are merged. To circumvent this problem we use the terms fine scale for small area projects with higher detail and broad scale for large area projects with less detail.

Refers to the size of the design motif in printed fabric, from very small to very large.

The proportion in a representation (such as in a map or architectural plan) to actual size.

An option in the Format Picture dialog box that allows you to adjust the size of a picture by entering a percentage value.

cartography The ratio between a linear distance on a map and the surface being mapped.

the scale of a geographic map indicates,in practice, how much a portion of the Earth’s surface has been reduced in order to be represented on a sheet of paper. Generally it is expressed as the ratio between a distance on the map and it corresponding distance on the surface. The scale ratio used for a geographic map determines the information content and the dimension of the area that can reasonably be represented. They are defined as large scale maps (1:500, 1:1000, 1:2000), middle scale maps (1:5000, 1:10000) and small scale maps (from 1:25000 onwards).

The ratio of the sizes of a map and the actual planet it represents. (Kilometers per pixel in PDS MAP-A-PLANET)

The proportion of a model size to the full sized object. This can be noted as a fraction (3/16”), ratio (1:22.5), or a letter (HO scale). Often confused with Gauge in model railroads -- it is not the same as gauge.

An audio reviewer’s description of a system’s ability to reproduce an aural event with realistic impact and size, i.e. a massive orchestral crescendo.

In blueprints, or scaled drawings, the relationship of the documents to the actual size of the building

The ratio of the size of an object as drawn, to the actual size of the object. In an orthographic projection, all true length lines are drawn to this constant ratio, i.e. "to scale". Common scales are given in Appendix II.

Indicates size of the model. Most plastic models of mecha will come as 1/100 and 1/144. Every so often you will see 1/60s which are some of the biggest available. There is also a 1/225 for truly huge models, such as the SDF-1 of Macross fame. Resins and soft vinyl kits tend to come in the 1/6, 1/8 and 1/15 variety

The ratio of the doll' size to a person's size. For example, a one-quarter scale doll is 15" (5-foot) to 20" (6-foot, 6-inches).

Sized appropriately to fit a doll.

Relationship between the actual distance on the graph or map, and the represented units. Typically, actual distance is measured in pixels on the screen, or centimeters or inches on a printout. The represented units may be distance, time, percent, counts, ...

a proportionate size-down of the real car. Most RC models are 1/10th, 1/8th or 1/5th of the full-sized vehicle.

the relationship between the size or intensity of surface qualities which establishes a sense of relative proportion and emphasis.

a measure describing the resolution of a map, architectural plan, or some similar document. A map, for example, might be described as "1:250 000 scale". In general, 1: scale means that 1 unit of distance on the map or plan represents of the same units in fact. It doesn't matter what unit of distance is used, as long as it is the same in both cases. On a 1:250 000 scale map, 1 centimeter on the map represents 250 000 centimeters (exactly 2.5 kilometers) on the ground. On the same map, one inch on the map represents 250 000 inches (about 3.9457 miles) on the ground. The use of the terms "larger" and "smaller" referring to scale is often confusing. A 1: scale map has larger scale than a 1: scale map if is less than . For example, a 1:100 000 scale map has larger scale than a 1:250 000 scale map, and the same place or object will appear larger on the larger scale map. Mathematically, the notation 1: is simply another way of writing the ratio 1/.

The ratio or relationship between a distance or area on a map and the corresponding distance or area on the ground.

Refers to the relative proportion of a map or photograph to the real world location it represents.

The overall size of an animal.

A proportion in size. The most common scales are: Scale Proportion G 1/2" =1 ft. 1:24 1 3/8" =1 ft. 1:32 0 1/4" =1 ft. 1:48 HO 3.5mm =1 ft. 1:87.1 S 3/16" =1 ft. 1:64 TT 1/10" =1 ft. 1:120 N 1.9mm=1 ft. 1:160 Z 1.38mm=1 ft. 1:220

Map scale indicates how much the given area was reduced. For the same size map, features on a small-scale map (1:1,000,000) will be smaller than those on a large-scale map (1:1,200). ESRI, 1994

Increase or decrease the size of a picture when it is output. See also: picture  crop

to increase or decrease the size of an object proportionally.

The relationship between a distance on the ground and the distance on the map. For example, the scale 1:100,000 means that one unit of distance (e.g. an inch or millimeter) on the map equals 100,000 of these units on the Earth's surface.

The relative size at which a model is reproduced, indicated by how many units length of the original one unit of the model corresponds to. So for example, a 1/72 scale aircraft means that 1cm of the model equals 72cm of the original. Common indicators for scale include 1/72 and 1:72, but they all mean the same thing.

The ratio, printed on a chart, of the distance between any two points on the chart to the distance between the same two points on the earth's surface. E.g., 1 inch on a 1:80,000 scale chart represents 80,000 inches on the earth's surface (about 1.26 statute miles, or 1.10 nautical miles).

The size or apparent size of an object seen in relation to other objects, people or its environment or format. Also used to refer to the quality of monumentality found in some objects regardless of their size. In architectural drawings, the ration of the measurements in the drawing to the measurements in the building.

The size or apparent size of an object observed in relation to objects in its environment. A distinctive relative size proportion, or degree, as in architectural drawing.

A proportion between two sizes of an object (as between those of a drawing and its original).

The proportional relationship between a linear measurement on a map and the distance it represents on the Earth's surface.

the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it; "the scale of the map"; "the scale of the model"

size or measure according to a scale; "This model must be scaled down"

a mapping between numbers and a property of an object or a set of objects possessing that property

an important aspect of a map because it allows comparison between an actual distance and the distance represented on a map

an ordered set of values, continuous or discrete, or a set of categories to which the attribute is mapped

a relationship of sizes

The ratio of the distance measured on a map to that measured on the ground between the same two points. In Britain, most map scales are now metric and are shown, for example, as 1:50,000, which represents a scale of 1cm = 50,000 cm (or 500 metres). Often, the difference between large and small map scales is confused. The larger the ratio, the smaller the map scale. Therefore, a map of the world, would have a very small scale, whereas a map of a town centre, will have a large scale. A more complete explanation is available in the Standards Section.

RWX command to change the size of the model

The measure of distance on a map as it compares to actual distance on the earth's surface.

On a map, a ratio showing the relationship between a unit of distance on the map and the actual distance in the same unit of measurement on the ground

ratio or fraction between the distance represented on a map, chart, photograph, etc., and the corresponding distance on the surface of the earth.

A representative fraction of a paper map distance to ground distance. Example: 1:12,000 is the representative fraction in which one unit of measure on the map is equal to 12,000 of the same units of measure on the ground. FEMA map scales are expressed in a ratio of 1" of map distance equal to a given number of feet on the ground.

generally used in art to refer to the "size" of something in relationship to some system of measurement.

refers to the ratio of the size of the model railroad to that of the prototype. HO scale is 1/87 reduced from full size; N scale 1/160 that of the real railroad.

The relative size of a plan, drawing, or model.

A term referring to the size of objects in relation to each other and the human body; in decorating, good scale is the result of an eye-pleasing relationship between furnishings and other objects, and the space in which they are used.

the proportionate size relationship between an object and the surroundings in which the object is placed.

The size of things on a model railroad relative to things on a real railroad. For example, in the most popular scale, HO, models are 1/87th full size.

Ratio or fraction between distance on a map, chart, or photograph and the corresponding distance on the ground.

To reduce or increase a model's size.

the distance between the saddle and the nut.

The relative size or weight of an object compared to a constant size or weight.

a quantitative measure of efficiency. The scale of a crease pattern is the ratio between the length of a folded flap and the length of its corresponding edge in the tree graph.

A series of spaces marked by regular lines to measure distance

A principle of design referring to the relative size of an area or object in relation to its surroundings.

A tool to change the size of the selected polygons. One can scale larger or smaller, from the center of the polys or from the ATP, and in one or more axes.

Ratio of distances on a map to those same distances on the earth's surface.

The comparative size of a thing in relation to another like thing or its ‘normal' or ‘expected size.' Scale can refer to an entire work of art or to elements within it.

The size of structure as it appears to the pedestrian.

the distance between two points on a map as they relate to the distance between those same points on the earth. A map in large scale (e.g. 1:5,000) covers a smaller area in greater detail. A small-scale map (e.g 1:1,000,000) covers a larger surface area in smaller detail.

The ratio of distance between the "real" distances on the earth and the distance on the map. Example 1inch = 24,000 feet.

The ratio of a distance on a photograph or map to its corresponding distance on the ground. The scale of a photograph varies from point to point because of displacements caused by tilt and relief, but is usually taken as f/H, where f is the principal distance (focal length) of the camera and H is the height of the camera above mean ground elevation. Scale may be expressed as a ratio 1:24000; a representative fraction, 1/24 000; or an equivalence, 1 inch = 2000 feet.

The scale of a map is the ratio between the distance between two points found on the map as compared to the actual distance between these points in the real world.

Scale refers to the size of a model relative to its full-sized or 1:1 (one-to-one) counterpart. For example, a 1/25th scale model is 1/25th the size of the full-sized vehicle. Some of the more popular scales in the model car world are 1/8, 1/12, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25, 1/32, 1/43, and 1/64.

Relationship existing between a distance on a map, chart, or photograph and the corresponding distance on the Earth.

Size in relation to some “normal” or constant size. Compare with proportion.

the proportion or ratio of a painted object's size to the original object being depicted.

How we perceive a space, buildings or building elements in relation to the size of elements around it, our experience of comparative elements - often in relation to the human figure.

proportion, or a size relationship of all of the parts in a design to each other and to the whole.

(see map scale)

The relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, a map with a scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 unit of measurement on the map equals 50,000 equivalent units on the ground.

the relationship of an object to another object; the relationship of the size of a drawing to the size of the actual object

The ratio between the size of features shown on a map and the physical reality which they represent. The scale on USGS maps is shown both via a scale bar and a numeric ratio. For example, if a map has a scale of 1:24,000, 1 inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the Earth (2000 feet). Since there are 63,363 inches in a mile, a map with a scale of 1:63,360 is 1 inch=1 mile.

The way that mapmakers reduce the real size of cities, rivers, and mountains to sizes that fit on paper. On a map, the scale may show one inch equaling 500 miles. If one city is two inches from another city, the cities are 1,000 miles apart.

Refers to the size of objects in relation to one another and to the human body. In decorating, good scale is the result of eye-pleasing relationships between furnishings and other objects and the space they are used in.

The ratio or fraction between the distance on a map, chart or photograph and the corresponding distance in the real world.

The proportions or measured differences in size between an actual object and its representation.

the spatial relationship among structures along a street or block front, including height, bulk, and yard relationships. proportional relationship of the size of parts to one another and to the human figure — architectural: the perceived relative height and bulk of a building relative to that of neighboring buildings — pedestrian: the perceived size of a building relative to a human being. A building is considered to have "good" pedestrian scale if there is an expression of human activity or use that indicates the building's size

The distance ratio measured on a map to that distance measured on the ground between the same two points. For example if one cm on a map equals 1,000,000 cm in the real world the map scale would be 1:1,000,000. This scale of 1:1,000,000 on the map would be considered small scale compared to a map with a scale of 1:1,000

The relative size of a motif or layout. Details...

(1) A graduated instrument that allows a measurer to determine linear distances from paper floor plans that are drawn to scale for the purposed of calculating floor areas. Sometimes incorrectly referred to as a "ruler" (2) The ratio between a drawing of a floor and the size of the actual floor it represents. Most commercial buildings are drawn at a scale of 1/8” = 1'-0”, called “eighth scale”. Small buildings and houses are most often drawn at “quarter scale

The proportion between two sets of dimensions. On building plans, the house is drawn smaller than the actual house, but in scale, so that the proportions are the same. For example, when the scale is expressed as ¼” = 1’-0”, ¼ inch on the drawing equals 1 foot on the actual house.

The relationship of the size of a building or object to the size of a human being. Grand or large scale implies a size out of proportion to human size, while small or intimate scale implies the opposite.

In computer systems, to grow or support growth in such a way that all capabilities of the system remain in constant ratio to each other. For example, a storage subsystem whose data transfer capacity increases by the addition of buses as its storage capacity increases by the addition of disks is said to be scalable. (Provided by SNIA)

A repeatable method of assigning an attribute to categories (often referred to as "the scale"). The four most common scales are nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio.

To proportionately increase or decrease in size. The aspect ratio should be preserved if the object has been scaled properly.

the size of a model compared to the real thing

Technologies 'scale' when they work as well for many customers as they do for a few. Business models 'scale' by adding customers quickly while limiting additional costs.

To change the size of a character or image by altering it proportionally.

The ratio of the distance on an image to the equivalent distance on the ground.

Refers to the size (or type) of units within which observations are made (e.g., trees, forest stands, landscapes). Senescence: Deterioration and death associated with advanced age. Snag: A standing dead tree from which the top has broken off. Special Places 2000: Alberta government process initiated in 1995 for the completion of the protected area system in Alberta. Based primarily on the representation of landforms. Stand: A unit of forest classification generally based on the type and age of the dominant tree vegetation (e.g., 80-year aspen stand). Most stands are initiated through disturbance events such as fire. Succession: Process of stand development over time involving tree maturation and death and changes in species composition. The predictable patterns of change, which are unique for each stand type, are referred to as successional trajectories or paths.

The ratio of the distance on a map, globe, or drawing to the actual distance.

The ratio of distance measured on a map to the corresponding distance on the ground.

Scale is the relative size of one part of a landscape to another. Scale may be the proportion or ratio of size to other components in the landscape.

The ratio of the distance on a map, photograph, or image to the corresponding image on the ground, all expressed in the same units.

A ratio that indicates the size of the area that a map represents. Large scale - More detailed, smaller area e.g. 1:2 500 Small scale - Less detailed, larger area e.g. 1: 1 000 000 Here are some examples of different scales.

The ratio of a distance on an aerial photograph, map or plan sheet to its actual counterpart on the ground.  Scale may be expressed as a ratio (1:24 000), a representative fraction (1/24 000), or an equivalence (1cm = 24 000cm).  The photographic scale is generally taken as “f/h” where “f” is the principal distance of the camera and “h” is the height of the camera above mean ground elevation in metric.

To change the size of an object while maintaining its shape. Most graphics software, particularly vector-based packages, allow you to scale objects freely. A map scale is a ratio representing the relationship between a specified distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground. For example, at the scale of 1:50,000, 1 unit of measurement on the map equals 50 000 units of the same measurement on the ground. Map scale is frequently expressed as a representative fraction and graphically as a bar scale.

(1) The relative size of an object. (2) A set of marks to indicate distances at which a lens is focused, often engraved near the focusing ring on a lens.

A measurement system for models. For figures kits, scale is expressed as a ratio--i.e. 1:6 scale means 1 inch on the model is equal to 6 inches. Thus, a 6-foot (72 inches) tall man would be 1 foot tall at 1:6 scale (72 Ö 6 = 12). Likewise, a 6-foot tall man would be 14.4 inches tall at 1:5 scale (72 Ö 5 = 14.4). Some smaller figures (such as military, historical and gaming figures) are measure in millimeters.

To change the size of text, icons, menus, mouse pointers, etc..

The ratio between actual distance and that same distance represented in a map.

The size of an object in relation to things around it.

Relative size, as in a fabric pattern.

The size of an object; the size of a work of art.

The map scale shows the ratio of the distance measured on the map compared to the actual measurement on the ground. In the UK most map scales are metric and are shown, for example, as 1:50,000 which represents a scale of 1cm equal to 50,000 cm. Please see our Map Tools page for further information on adjusting the map scale.

Refers to a toy's size in reference to real-life size. (that is, 1/64th, 1/32nd)

The size of an object, or comparisons between a drawing size and the actual size of a piece.

to contract or enlarge a bitmapped image to achieve a required output size

The relative size of an object when compared to others of its kind, to its environment, or to humans.

The ratio between the size of the models and the size of the prototype. This can be expressed either as a ratio or as so many millimetres per foot (or fractions of an inch per foot for American models). Usually only applicable to the rolling stock and buildings as the rest of the scenery is usually condensed to fit the available space.

A proportion used in determining a dimensional relationship; the ratio of the distance between two points on a map and the actual distance between the two points on the earth's surface.

To change the dimensions of a picture, keeping it in proportion to its original size.

Indication of relative size of a diecast vehicle. Sometimes indicated with a slash, as in "1/18" scale or a colon, as in "1:18". See the Guide to Scale for a more in depth look.

expresses the relationship between distance on the map and the true distance on the Earth's surface.

The relationship between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the earth. Often used in the form 1:24,000, which means that one unit of measurement on the map equals 24.000 of the same units on the earth's surface.

The proportion of a model in relation to its real-life counterpart. HO (“aitch-oh”) scale is the most popular model railroading scale, with a proportion of 1:87, or 1⁄87th of actual size. The second-most popular scale is N (1:160). Large scale can range from 1:32 to 1:20.3, with 1:22.5 the most popular. All large scale trains use the same track gauge. Other common scales in North America are O (1:48), S (1:64), and Z (1:220).

the degree of reduction necessary to represent portions of the Earth's surface at understandable sizes, commonly stated as a ratio (representative fraction) of distance on the map to distance on the ground. Large-scale maps depict small tracts of land often in great detail. Small-scale maps depict larger areas in less detail.

Relative size, proportion. Used to determine measurements or dimensions within a design or work of art.

A term with two meanings. Scale may mean the relationship in size between a model and the original, for instance, “1/12 scale, 1/5 scale, etc.” However, scale can also refer to the model’s trueness to the original’s looks and/or features. Exact scale models are rare; most scale models include at least some design compromises. Exact- (true-, precise-) scale models would be the most authentic, followed by scale, sport-scale and stand-off scale (i.e., “looks more authentic when you stand off a ways”).

The ratio of a distance on a map, globe, model, photograph, etc., to its corresponding distance on the ground or another graphical representation.

The ratio between something real and the represented image of it. For example a scale of 1:4 represents something a quarter of its original size.

The relationship of the length between two points as shown on a map and the distance between the same two points on the Earth.

The relationship between the size of an object on a map and its size in the real world

The size of an image.

The proportion or ratio between a map measurement and the corresponding measurement in the real world. Map scale is usually expressed as a ratio, such as 1:24,000, which means that a measurement of one unit on the map represents 24,000 units in the real world.

This refers to the relative size of an item.

The geographic property of being reduced by the representative fraction. Scale is usually depicted on a map or can be calculated from features of known size.

(1) a series of marks at regular intervals for the purpose of measuring (scale of an instrument, for example, a thermometer) (2) system of units for measuring ( 3) proportion between the size of something and the map, diagram, etc. which represents it (4) order of magnitude of a phenomenon or of a meteorological parameter.

The ratio of distance on a map over the corresponding distance on the ground. The scale is represented 1:M or 1/M, where M is called scale denominator. The larger scale is, the more detail is described in the map with higher accuracy.

Relative size; proportion of a piece to its surroundings.

1. A proportion between two sets of dimensions, as between those of a drawing and its original; for example, the scale of a drawing may be expressed as 1/4 inch = one foot. 2. A measuring tool used by architects and engineers in preparing drawings to a proportionate scale. 3. To measure a drawing with a scale. 4. Either pan or tray of a balance. 5. To climb, as a ladder. 6. A series of graduated marked spaces for measuring something, as on a thermometer. 7. Rust occurring in thin layers. 8. Hard deposit of minerals on heater coils and pool surfaces.

also called sizing, to change the size of a graphical image without distorting its shape. Most vector oriented graphics programs allow for scaling by selecting the image and dragging a corner handle diagonally.

(1) The ratio of the size of an object in a representation (drawing) of the object to the actual size of the object; the ratio of the distance on a map to the actual distance (e.g., the scale on a map is 1 inch:10 miles); (2) an instrument used to measure an object’s mass.

(n) A measuring tool used to calculate distances on a technical drawing. Scale can refer to both the physical tool, similar to a ruler, and the mathematical ratio used to calculate the size difference between the actual object and the drawn representation of the object. Scale lines in a visualization map the scale values to the graphic figure.

The concept of scale is applicable if a system is represented proportionally by another system. For example, for a scale model of an object, the ratio of corresponding lengths is a dimensionless scale, e.g. 1:25; this scale is larger than 1:50.

Spatial scale provides a "shorthand" form for discussing relative lengths, areas, distances and sizes. A microclimate, for instance, is one which might occur in a mountain valley or near a lakeshore, whereas a megatrend is one which involves the whole planet.

An important property of a map is the scale. It can be indicated by a scale bar and/or a ratio 1:n. This enables the map user to measure a distance on the map and determine the distance on the ground.

Carving resembling overlapping fish scales.

a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

remove the scales from; "scale fish"

One of the small, platelike structures that cover reptiles.

any of the many very small flat pieces which cover the skin of reptiles, etc.

A small thin plate of horny epithelium, resembling a fish scale, cast off from the skin.

refers to the outer layer of the skin of a fish.

Armor made from small overlapping plates sewn or laced to a cloth or leather garment

Armor constructed of rows of small metal, leather, or horn plates attatched to a flexible backing material such as leather or canvas.

Small, protective platelet covering the fish's skin.

Small plates which are arranged in an overlapping manner throughout the body of the fish. They function as a flexible coat of aquatic armor for fish.

Any plate-like outgrowth of the integument, each in the form of a flat calcified or horny structure on the surface of the skin.

a thin horny plate that covers the body of reptiles and fish.

The small bony plates that cover most fish. They serve as a protective skin against the environment.

Armour made from interlaced pieces of leather; horn or steel attached to a backing material, usually the pieces overlapped downwards.

In most biological nomenclature, a scale (Greek lepid, Latin squama) is a small rigid plate that grows out of an animal's skin to provide protection. In lepidopteran species, scales are plates on the surface of the insect wing, and provide coloration. Scales are quite common and have evolved multiple times with varying structure and function.

A silvery-white buildup of dead skin cells that covers plaques in the most common form of psoriasis. These scales come loose from the plaque and are shed.

Precipitates that form on the spa shell and in the plumbing. Typically a white, flake-like substance that continues to build up if not removed.

A collection of dry horn composed of abnormally shed or accumulated stratum corneum. It is visible on the skin surface as a flake. Eg. Psoriasis.

1. Model depicting what a structure physically looks like. The dimensions are drawn on a proportionate basis to the real thing, such as 1/4 scale, which equals 1/4 inch to 1 foot. 2. A series of marks used in measuring or registering or comparing weights. 3. Peeling or flaking of a surface.

The oxide of iron that forms on the surface of steel after heating.

Mostly fluffy iron oxide layer on steel, which forms on heating of the material in air or other oxidizing atmospheres.

Scale is an oxide of iron sometimes formed on the surfaces of hot headed or forged fasteners.

An adherent oxide coating that is thicker than the superficial film referred to as tarnish.

An oxide of iron formed on steel during hot working or upon exposure to air or steam at elevated temperatures. The scale is normally removed during processing to improve the quality of the final product.

A dark, hard coating of oxide on the surface of metals.

Layer of oxide which forms on the surface of steel during annealing, rolling or forging. A scale coating consists of several oxidation layers which differ chemically (rolling scale).

Hard oxide on pewter. Prone to flaking with rough handling.

The oxide that forms on the surface of stainless steel, after exposure to high temperature.

The oxidized surface of steel produced during hot working, as in rolling, and by exposure to air or steam at elevated temperature.

metal condition resulting from high temperature processing in an oxygen atmosphere that describes a layer of oxidation on a metal product's surface.

A heavy oxide coating on copper and copper alloys resulting from exposure to high temperatures in an oxidizing atmosphere. A product resulting from the corrosion of metals.

Iron-rich waste substance produced when hot iron is pounded on an anvil.

The thick oxide skin that forms on a steel when it is exposed to an oxidising environment for any length of time at high temperature.

a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

a machine for weighing things

a mandatory purchase since frequent weighing of the animals gives a general trend regarding the animal's health

an integral component of a weigh feeder

an object used to weigh other objects, not a verb

A weighing machine. The terms scale and balance are often used interchangeably. Historically a scale was a device that displayed weight by measuring a deflection, such as a spring scale. In modern weighing machines scales are usually using springs or strain gauge load cells.

Referrs to any item reduced in size to a particular scale. The most popular commercial slot racing scale is 1/24 while club racing is split between1/64 (HO)and 1/32 scale. A scale is also used to weigh your car and stuff.

It is a thin lamina or paper-like sheets of rock, which is often loose and interrupting and otherwise smooth surface on the stone.

Thin lamina or paper-like sheets of rock, often loose, and interrupting an otherwise smooth surface of stone.

Thin, dry membrane, usually foliar.

Rust occurring in thin layers--commonly found on hot rolled steel.

To remove tartar and stains from teeth with special dental instruments.

Any small, thin or flat structure.

The nature of the numbers represented in the game's units and the time represented by each turn or pulse. Also see Tactical, Grand Tactical, Operational, Strategic, and Grand Strategic, plus Definition Die.

Difference in spatial extent or over time or in magnitude; critical determinant of Vulnerability, Resilience etc.

(noun) A relationship between things or parts of things with respect to comparative magnitude, quantity, or degree.

Changing magnitude by linear operation, i.e. multiplying by a scalar.

Scale is a relatively easy to identify insect pest. Though they are closely related to aphids and mealy bugs, scale are less mobile. They appear as tiny bump-like shapes on stems and branches where they suck plant juices; many species have a protective, hard outer shell. They will often clump near each other when populations increase. Scrape them off with a rough brush or cloth wetted with soapy water; they can also be control during the winter by spraying with dormant oil.

sap-feeding insects that live under shell-like scales on stems, bark and leaves

Soft-bodied insects that suck sap. As adults, they attach themselves to the plant and form hard, waxy protective shields.

An insect with a waxy shell-like covering that camouflages and protects it from enemies and insecticides. It destroys plants by sucking the plants juices.

the quantitive representation of a variable.

In the social sciences, scaling is the process of measuring or ordering entities with respect to quantitative attributes or traits. For example, a scaling technique might involve estimating individuals' levels of extraversion, or the perceived quality of products. Certain methods of scaling permit estimation of magnitudes on a continuum, while other methods provide only for relative ordering of the entities.

a cluster of items (questions) that taps into a unitary dimension or single domain of behavior, attitudes, or feelings

To change an object's horizontal and vertical dimensions or to maintain the aspect ratio. Scaling alters the object's dimensions by a specified percentage.

To resize an object in a precise manner, shrinking or stretching its dimensions as desired.

An accidental inclusion in glass, consisting of corrosion products detached from the metal implements used to stir the batch or to form the object.

A scale is any tool used to measure the weight of objects. Some scales use calibrated springs and other scales compare the weights of objects to known weights.

To measure the weight or volume of a log or load of logs.

To measure the volume of logs, expressed in MBF.

a measuring device usually consisting of points on a line with equal intervals.

A type of composite measure composed of several items that have a logical or empirical structure among them (Babbie 2001)

(1) A system of ordered numerical or verbal descriptors, usually occurring at fixed intervals, used as a reference standard in measurement; (2) a set of numbers or other symbols whose properties model empirical properties of the objects or traits to which numbers or other symbols are assigned, 16, 73-76, 194

an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks

measure by or as if by a scale; "This bike scales only 25 pounds"

pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard

measure with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"

a device using for measuring the weight of an object

an attempt to measure "classical authoritarianism" (i

a set of numerical values assigned to subjects, objects, or behaviors for the purpose of quantifying the measuring qualities

a group of related measures of a variable. The items in a scale are arranged in some order of intensity or importance. A scale differs from an index in that the items in an index need not be in a particular order, and each item usually has the same weight or importance.

(1) A set of possible answers to a question. A simple version is "On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the Prime Minister?" As well as scales of numbers, there are also scales of words, such as the Likert scale. (2) A set of questions which are trying to measure different aspects of the same thing. E.g. an IQ test might have a scale of 20 questions, whose answers are combined into one figure. To develop a good scale is not a simple task. Much development work is needed to demonstrate that a scale actually measures what it purports to measure.

sequenced collinear marks, usually at regular intervals or else representing equal steps, that are used as a reference in making measurements.

The degree of resolution at which ecological processes, structures, and changes across space and time are observed and measured.

A ruler measuring in .01” increments.

An organized set of measurements, all of which measure one property or characteristic. Different types of test-score scales use different units, for example, number correct, percentiles, or IRT scale scores.

The relationship between actual measurements on a page of plans or blue prints and the actual measurements of the building represented by the plans or blue prints.

The unit of measurement for the assessment, includes the question stem and descriptors, used with a range of numeric ratings. Service Bureau - PSS offers complete survey administration services, from survey set-up to reports.

A standardized tool used to measure or rate. For example, specific scales are used to measure a person's quality of life and the severity of pain.

Set of markings used for measurement.

A knife handle made of scales or slabs of material that are riveted, screwed or bonded together.

The ability to reduce or enlarge an image. To avoid distortion, some programs can maintain the ratio between width and height when you scale the image.

To enlarge or reduce an image by increasing or decreasing the number of scanned pixels, or the sampling rate, relative to the number of samples per inch needed by the printer or other output device. See also interpolation.

To reduce or enlarge an image or a page proportionally.

To identify the percent by which images should be enlarged or reduced.

In a string instrument, the scale length (often simply but confusingly called the scale) is the sounding length of the strings. On instruments with strings which are not stopped (harp, piano) and on most fretless instruments it is the length of string between the nut and the bridge. On most modern fretted instruments the actual string length is a bit longer than the scale length, to provide some compensation for the sharping effect caused by the string being stretched a little as it is fretted.

The choice of how many graph paper squares will represent 1 unit of the data. To allow easy reading of the graph choose 1 unit = 2, 5, or 10 squares.

a very desirable tool when attempting to analyze or authenticate an Error Coin