| noun | an ordered reference standard “judging on a scale of 1 to 10” |
| noun | relative magnitude “they entertained on a grand scale” |
| noun | the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it “the scale of the map” |
| noun | a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin |
| noun | a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin |
| noun | (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) |
| noun | a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass |
| noun | an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks |
| noun | a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) |
| noun | a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals |
| verb | measure by or as if by a scale “This bike scales only 25 pounds” |
| verb | pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard |
| verb | take by attacking with scaling ladders “The troops scaled the walls of the fort” |
| verb | reach the highest point of “We scaled the Mont Blanc” |
| verb | climb up by means of a ladder |
| verb | remove the scales from “scale fish” |
| verb | measure with or as if with scales “scale the gold” |
| verb | size or measure according to a scale “This model must be scaled down” |
| scale | verb | size or measure according to a scale |
| exfoliate | verb | come off in a very thin piece |
| scalar | adjective | of or relating to a musical scale |
| scalic | adjective | of or related to a musical scale |
| scaly | adjective | rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf |
| scaley | adjective | having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles |
| scale | noun | a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass |
| scalage | noun | the act of scaling in weight or quantity or dimension |
| scaling | noun | act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale |