scale

1.an ordered reference standard;

judging on a scale of 1 to 10

2.relative magnitude;

they entertained on a grand scale

3.the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it;

the scale of the map

4.an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks

5.a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

6.a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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

8.a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

9.a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

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

1.measure by or as if by a scale;

This bike scales only 25 pounds

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

3.take by attacking with scaling ladders;

The troops scaled the walls of the fort

4.reach the highest point of;

We scaled the Mont Blanc

5.climb up by means of a ladder

6.remove the scales from;

scale fish

7.measure with or as if with scales;

scale the gold

8.size or measure according to a scale;

This model must be scaled down