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scaling

American  
[skey-ling] / ˈskeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of scaling

scale 1 + -ing 1

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“AI infrastructure is fundamentally reshaping how power must be delivered, with energy now the most persistent constraint to scaling next-generation systems,” Analog Devices Chief Executive Vincent Roche said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A renowned Nepali mountain guide has broken his own world record for the most summits of Mount Everest, after scaling the world's tallest peak for the 32nd time.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The company is taking time to refine its technology before scaling to bigger systems, which has led to several readjustments of its timelines.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But this, scaling the ladder for the high dive drives me to distraction.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

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