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

Shortly after his arrest, he escaped from custody, along with 12 others, after reportedly cutting through a wire mesh roof and scaling a perimeter wall.

From BBC

He noted the executives made key contributions to the company, from audiobooks to scaling video podcasts.

From Los Angeles Times

And Air India has committed to flying to 15 cities from the airport, gradually scaling up operations, including flights to international destinations.

From BBC

Besides scaling back their ties with the West, they have since formed an alliance to fight the jihadist threat, turning to Russia and Turkey for their security needs.

From BBC

The company said the “strategic pivot” meant prioritizing specialist AI tutors, while scaling back its focus on general AI tutor roles.

From Los Angeles Times

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