scaling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of arranging in a graduated series
    grading.
  2. noun act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale
  3. noun ascent by or as if by a ladder
  4. verb measure by or as if by a scale
    scale.
    • This bike scales only 25 pounds
  5. verb pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
    scale.
  6. verb take by attacking with scaling ladders
    scale.
    • The troops scaled the walls of the fort
  7. verb reach the highest point of
    surmount; scale.
    • We scaled the Mont Blanc
  8. verb climb up by means of a ladder
    scale.
  9. verb remove the scales from
    scale; descale.
    • scale fish
  10. verb measure with or as if with scales
    scale.
    • scale the gold
  11. verb size or measure according to a scale
    scale.
    • This model must be scaled down

WordNet

Scal"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Adapted for removing scales, as from a fish; as, a scaling knife; adapted for removing scale, as from the interior of a steam boiler; as, a scaling hammer, bar, etc.
  2. Serving as an aid in clambering; as, a scaling ladder, used in assaulting a fortified place.

Webster 1913