scaled
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of scaled
First recorded in 1350–1400, scaled is from the Middle English word scalid. See scale 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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“In a market where almost every scaled operator is sold out, Meta is a very rare potential merchant seller of surplus capacity,” Mahaney wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
He asserted that Disney would not have successfully launched and scaled Disney+ without Fox’s immense content catalog, which included the “Avatar” franchise, “The Simpsons,” FX and National Geographic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Markets have also scaled back expectations for higher interest rates following recent U.S. economic data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
He scaled down other exercises the following year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
When he showed Mama, her voice scaled up like Francie’s when she said, “Spats?”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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