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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Although the technology has so far been demonstrated only in proof of concept devices, Guo believes the approach can be scaled up significantly.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The Trump administration has also scaled up funding to countries grappling with the Ebola outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The company scaled back its previous guidance about electrification at a Capital Markets Day in October, but still expects 20% of its lineup to be electric by 2030.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Maybe it is timely too that he has struggled in his final season - to highlight the incredible heights he scaled previously.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Side by side they scaled the last height to where the diminishing pile was crowned by the last broken rock.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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