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Scaling

UK //ˈskeɪlɪŋ// US //ˈskeɪlɪŋ// Pronunciation

Definition

The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.

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In simple words: Making something bigger or changing size.

Examples

• The company is focused on scaling its operations to meet demand.
• Scaling the application will require additional resources.
• The team is scaling back their project due to budget cuts.
• They talked about scaling their business model for international markets.
• Scaling the mountain was a challenging but rewarding experience.
• We need to start scaling our marketing efforts to attract more customers.
• Scaling down the project helped us save time and money.
• She enjoys scaling new heights in her career every year.

Usage notes

Use 'scaling' in business or technical contexts for growth. Avoid informal situations.

Grammar pattern

scale + object

Memory hint

Think of a fish scale, where you can measure size changes.

Collocations

• scale up
• scale down
• scaling process
• scaling limits
• scaling factors

Synonyms

• growth
• expansion
• increase
• development
• enlargement

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'scaling' in climbing vs. growth context.
• Using 'scale' incorrectly in non-technical contexts.
• Mixing up 'scaling' with 'scandal' due to similar spelling.