scaling

• Nom désignant le processus de mise à l'échelle, de mesure ou de réglage selon une série graduée ou une échelle, ainsi que l'action de gravir ou de monter comme par une échelle.

A noun referring to the process of arranging, measuring, or adjusting according to a graduated series or scale, or an ascent by or as if by a ladder.

indénombrable

1. Graduated arrangementB2formal

   The process of organizing items or values in a sequence according to a fixed scale or standard.

   Échelonnement selon une échelle

   • The scaling of test scores helps compare student performance.
   • Proper scaling of the data is essential for accurate analysis.
   • The company implemented a new scaling system for employee evaluations.

   Synonymescalibrationgradinggraduationorderingranking

2. Measurement or adjustmentB2formal

   The act of measuring, adjusting, or calibrating something according to a specific scale.

   mesure ou ajustement selon une échelle

   • The scaling of the map was done to fit the page.
   • Precise scaling of the model is required for the experiment.
   • The engineer checked the scaling of the instrument before use.

   Synonymesadjustmentcalibrationmeasurementsizingstandardization

3. Ascent or climbingB2formal

   The act of climbing or moving upward, as if using a ladder.

   escalade (fait de grimper)

   • The scaling of the mountain took several days.
   • His scaling of the corporate ladder was rapid.
   • The team practiced scaling the wall for the competition.

   Synonymesascensionascentclimbclimbingmounting

• 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