as in measured
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
scaled the logs to get a rough idea of the amount of usable lumber they were likely to yield
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Recent Examples of scaled
Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Expliseat has navigated the challenging transition from startup to scaled manufacturer, moving from outsourced production to internalized assembly – a critical step that its CEO sees as foundational to the company's ambitious growth plans.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But certain regimes remain tricky to simulate perfectly, such as unsteady interactions at off‑design angles, boundary‑layer transition, and inlet buzz, which is why scaled wind‑tunnel models still earn their keep validating corner cases before full‑scale testing.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
This year, the government has scaled back subsidies encouraging drivers to switch to EVs and plug-in hybrids, weighing on domestic demand.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Four roaches scaled the wall next to the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU has successfully scaled its solar and wind power sector, which last year combined to produce more electricity domestically than fossil fuel sources.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The team has scaled from 18 to 100 in just three years, and in 2026, the company is doubling down on talent, accelerating hiring to support the next phase of expansion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Researchers determined the average number of bees emerging per square meter and scaled that figure across the cemetery’s approximately 6,000 square meters.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
These should be attractive, practical and scaled for infill.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Safdie could have doubled down on the shorts, scaled production, and chased the surge in demand.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Expliseat has navigated the challenging transition from startup to scaled manufacturer, moving from outsourced production to internalized assembly – a critical step that its CEO sees as foundational to the company's ambitious growth plans.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But certain regimes remain tricky to simulate perfectly, such as unsteady interactions at off‑design angles, boundary‑layer transition, and inlet buzz, which is why scaled wind‑tunnel models still earn their keep validating corner cases before full‑scale testing.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
That bill, which had been scaled-back since an earlier version would have established a 100-foot security perimeter around synagogues and other religious institutions, passed the Council last month with a veto-proof majority.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
This year, the government has scaled back subsidies encouraging drivers to switch to EVs and plug-in hybrids, weighing on domestic demand.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Four roaches scaled the wall next to the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU has successfully scaled its solar and wind power sector, which last year combined to produce more electricity domestically than fossil fuel sources.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The team has scaled from 18 to 100 in just three years, and in 2026, the company is doubling down on talent, accelerating hiring to support the next phase of expansion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Researchers determined the average number of bees emerging per square meter and scaled that figure across the cemetery’s approximately 6,000 square meters.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
These should be attractive, practical and scaled for infill.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaled
Adjective
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Also, its bark is thicker and scalier and its cones are rounder.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The spa’s wellness pods mimic the scaly exterior of the endangered Sunda pangolin.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep your responses measured and your commitments realistic so nothing escalates unnecessarily.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ben Clemens at FanGraphs measured the change, relative to the 2025 regular season, and found that the zone has shrunk at the top of the zone and on the edges of the plate.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This includes cancers of the lip, mouth, upper throat (nasopharyngeal), middle throat (oropharyngeal), lower throat (hypopharyngeal), voice box (laryngeal), salivary gland and metastatic squamous neck cancer.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Coulier was diagnosed with P16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer, when doctors noticed a flare-up on the base of his tongue during a routine check-up and PET scan.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Does Sharpe have any idea how many teams gauged maturity and studied off-field behavior in prospects as part of their evaluations?—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, lawyers for the two sides gauged potential jurors' views of Musk, Altman and artificial intelligence, leading some to admit to having a negative perception of Musk due to his political views.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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