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

That comes despite weak sentiment in the industry as uncertainty remains high, and surveys indicating manufacturers are reluctant to replace job leavers and some are considering scaling back staffing.

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“Oracle can accelerate profit growth by scaling capacity and converting its backlog,” the analysts wrote.

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We’re really focused on scaling the business and executing on the business strategy.

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Requests are soaring just as some hospitals are scaling back on training because their staff nurses are too overloaded to take on more students.

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Carmakers had already been scaling back their investments in electric cars.

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