scaled

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été modifié en taille, en échelle ou en ampleur, souvent par rapport à une norme ou une proportion. Peut aussi désigner la présence d'écailles ou une mesure graduée.

Describes something that has been adjusted in size, scope, or magnitude, often in relation to a standard or proportion.

1. B2formal

   Covered with or having scales, like a fish or reptile.

   Écailleux

   • The scaled skin of the snake glistened in the sun.
   • A scaled fish was caught in the net.
   • The dragon's scaled body was impenetrable.

   Synonymeslepidotescaly

   Antonymesscaleless

2. Adjusted in sizeB2formal

   Made or adjusted to a particular size or proportion.

   mis à l'échelle

   • The scaled model of the building was displayed at the exhibition.
   • The company uses a scaled pricing system based on volume.
   • The scaled version of the map was easier to read.

   Synonymesadjustedbalancedcalibratedgradedmeasuredproportionalsized

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de grimper sur quelque chose, de modifier la taille ou l'échelle de quelque chose, ou d'enlever une couche ou un revêtement.

A verb used to indicate the act of climbing up something, adjusting the size or extent of something, or removing a layer or coating.

1. B2formal

   To climb up something steep, like a wall, cliff, or mountain.

   escalader

   • The mountaineers scaled the north face of the mountain.
   • He scaled the wall to rescue the cat.
   • They scaled the cliff using ropes and harnesses.

   Synonymesascendclamberclimbmountscramblesurmount

   Antonymesdescend

2. Adjust sizeB2formal

   To change the size or extent of something, often in proportion.

   redimensionner

   • We need to scale the image to fit the screen.
   • The company plans to scale its operations globally.
   • The model was scaled down to fit the display case.

   Synonymesadjustproportionrescaleresizesize

3. Remove scalesB1formal

   To remove the scales from a fish.

   Écailler

   • She scaled the fish before cooking it.
   • He carefully scaled the trout with a knife.
   • The chef scaled and gutted the salmon.

   Synonymesdescale

Variantes phrasalscale downscale up