秤 — meaning in English

English meaning

• scale noun The size, extent, or proportion of something, especially compared to something else.
• scales noun A device with two pans used to measure and compare weight.

Senses

秤 is used for these senses in English:

• scale Either of the pans, trays, or dishes of a balance or scales.
• scales A device for measuring weight.
• weighing machine a mechanical device, often coin-operated, for determining the weight of an object or person

scale — full definition

1. noun The size, extent, or proportion of something, especially compared to something else.
2. noun A series of marked measurements used for comparison, such as on a ruler, map, or rating system.
3. noun One of the small, hard, overlapping plates covering the skin of fish and reptiles.
4. noun An instrument for measuring weight.
5. verb To increase or decrease something in size while keeping its proportions, especially to grow a business or process.

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