scale
scale
skeɪl
skeil
British pronunciation
/skeɪl/

Definition und Bedeutung von „scale“ im Englischen

01

Skala

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
scale definition and meaning
example
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The artist had a remarkable ability to capture the scale of natural landscapes in his paintings.
02

Schuppe, Schuppen

each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
scale definition and meaning
example
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The dragon in the fairy tale had iridescent scales that glistened like jewels.
Der Drache im Märchen hatte schillernde Schuppen, die wie Juwelen funkelten.
03

Waage

a device used to weigh people or objects
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The airline baggage check-in counter had a scale to ensure that luggage met weight restrictions.
Der Gepäckabfertigungsschalter der Fluggesellschaft hatte eine Waage, um sicherzustellen, dass das Gepäck die Gewichtsbeschränkungen erfüllte.
04

Tonleiter, musikalische Skala

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
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The musician demonstrated their mastery of the pentatonic scale with a soulful guitar solo.
Der Musiker demonstrierte seine Beherrschung der pentatonischen Tonleiter mit einem gefühlvollen Gitarrensolo.
05

Skala, Einstufung

a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
example
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Bodybuilders often compete in different weight classes, each with its own scale of measurements.
Bodybuilder treten oft in verschiedenen Gewichtsklassen an, jede mit ihrer eigenen Skala von Messungen.
06

Maßstab, Proportion

a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
example
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The interior designer used various furniture pieces to establish a sense of scale in the spacious living room.
Der Innenarchitekt verwendete verschiedene Möbelstücke, um ein Gefühl von Maßstab im geräumigen Wohnzimmer zu schaffen.
07

a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin

example
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In early spring, the scales fall as the buds open.
08

an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity

example
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The map uses a scale to indicate distance.
09

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor

example
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Engineers attach a scale to protect machinery from impact.
10

a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body

example
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He notices scales forming after a sunburn.
to scale
01

erklimmen, besteigen

to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
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The burglar attempted to scale the fence to gain unauthorized access to the secured area.
Der Einbrecher versuchte, den Zaun zu überklettern, um unbefugten Zugang zum gesicherten Bereich zu erhalten.
02

anpassen, skalieren

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
example
Beispiele
The chef scaled the recipe, reducing the number of servings for a smaller group.
Der Koch skalierte das Rezept, indem er die Anzahl der Portionen für eine kleinere Gruppe reduzierte.
03

wiegen, messen

to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
example
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Farmers often need to scale their produce before packaging and selling them in the market.
Landwirte müssen ihre Erzeugnisse oft wiegen, bevor sie sie verpacken und auf dem Markt verkaufen.
04

wiegen, ein Gewicht anzeigen

to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
example
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The nutritionist advised her clients to aim for a diet that allowed them to scale a healthy weight.
Der Ernährungsberater riet seinen Kunden, eine Diät anzustreben, die es ihnen ermöglicht, ein gesundes Gewicht zu erreichen.
05

schuppen, die Schuppen entfernen

to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
example
Beispiele
The culinary student practiced the technique of scaling fish under the guidance of the chef instructor.
Der Kochschüler übte die Technik des Schuppens von Fisch unter der Anleitung des Küchenchefs.
06

erklimmen, besteigen

to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
example
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To access the ancient ruins, archaeologists had to scale the steep hillside in the dense jungle.
Um die alten Ruinen zu erreichen, mussten die Archäologen den steilen Hang im dichten Dschungel erklimmen.
07

erklimmen, erstürmen

to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
example
Beispiele
The special forces planned to scale the perimeter walls of the enemy base under the cover of darkness.
Die Spezialkräfte planten, die Außenmauern des feindlichen Stützpunkts unter dem Schutz der Dunkelheit zu erklimmen.
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