noun

scaling

SKAY-lihng

noun

The act of climbing something, especially a steep surface.

"The scaling of the north face took the team three days."

The process of increasing or adjusting something in proportion to demand or size.

"Scaling the app to handle millions of users required a new server setup."

The build-up of a hard mineral layer, or the process of removing it, on a surface such as teeth or pipes.

"The dentist recommended a scaling to remove the tartar buildup."

How to Use Scaling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovers climbing, resizing/growing a process or system, and removing built-up mineral deposits.

Common pairings

scaling issues dental scaling scaling a wall

scalings plural

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The _____ of the north face took the team three days.

From the verb "scale" plus "-ing."

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