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scaling

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[skey-ling] / ˈskeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

Dentistry.
scalings plural
  1. the removal of calculus and other deposits on the teeth by means of instruments.


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Origin of scaling

scale 1 + -ing 1

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Scaling, however, requires more qubits, and a higher number of qubits typically correlates with more errors, which gets back to the need for fault tolerance.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Scaling AI development comes down to a few things, including attracting the right talent and installing a lot of hardware as quickly as possible, according to Musk.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

Scaling up new rockets is no easy task, as engineers and technicians learn how to produce and manage complex vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

"Scaling frontier AI requires massive, reliable compute," said OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

The Scaling Revolution had the effect of forcing even those who continued to believe in a divine architect to recognize the coherence of this view.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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