Synonyms of scaling

Noun


1. scaling, grading, order, ordering

usage: the act of arranging in a graduated series

2. scaling, measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration

usage: act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale

3. scaling, climb, mount

usage: ascent by or as if by a ladder

Verb


1. scale, measure

usage: measure by or as if by a scale; "This bike scales only 25 pounds"

2. scale, model, pattern

usage: pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard

3. scale, take

usage: take by attacking with scaling ladders; "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"

4. scale, surmount, reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain

usage: reach the highest point of; "We scaled the Mont Blanc"

5. scale, climb, climb up, mount, go up

usage: climb up by means of a ladder

6. scale, descale, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove the scales from; "scale fish"

7. scale, quantify, measure

usage: measure with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"

8. scale, size

usage: size or measure according to a scale; "This model must be scaled down"

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Definition and meaning of scaling (Dictionary)