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scaling

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[skay-ling] / ˈskeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

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


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Origin of scaling

scale 1 + -ing 1

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He also highlighted several “chokepoints” for scaling U.S. actuator production for robotics at scale, each of which bring their own challenges.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Gearing Up: Amazon, already one of the world’s biggest robot makers, is scaling up production as it automates more of the work inside its warehouses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

“By scaling up proven and efficient pollution-cutting programs, states can deliver savings for families and businesses, while making a huge impact on our national emissions. More states should follow their lead.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

More immediately, companies are still working on scaling up photonics manufacturing.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

They couldn’t get me off the side of the building by scaling it themselves, so they pulled me off with a net.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

Vertical and horizontal shifts, vertical and horizontal scalings, and reflections about the x - and y -axes are examples of transformations of functions.

From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016

Other transformations include horizontal and vertical scalings, and reflections about the axes.

From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016

To pack or unpack, the middle section of the roof would have to be removed each time, and all glazed pots would need protection from scalings and gravel from above.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by George J. Cox

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