scaling

[skey-ling]

noun

Dentistry.

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

Other Word Forms

• nonscaling adjective
• unscaling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaling¹

scale ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A year ago, a team of about 100 officers was launched in four regional hubs, scaling up its activity after the end of the public phase of the inquiry into the scandal.

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Concern about a pullback in spending among government workers, who found themselves without pay for more than a month before the shutdown ended, encouraged the store to cut costs by scaling back hiring, he said.

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“With Suno rapidly scaling, both in users and monetization, we’ve seized this opportunity to shape models that expand the revenue and deliver new fan experiences.”

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Kohl’s is trying to undo missteps that included scaling back petite sizes, fine jewelry and private brands in its stores.

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After years of missteps that included scaling back petite-size and fine-jewelry departments as well as popular private brands, Kohl’s has been trying to reverse course.

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