Meaning & use

Scaled

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Climbed to the top of something; adjusted the size or proportion of something; or covered with scales.

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The climbers scaled the cliff face without ropes.

The startup scaled its operations to meet growing demand.

A note on using this word

In business contexts, 'scaled' commonly describes growing a process or company while maintaining efficiency.

Words with a similar meaning

climbedascended

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Words with an opposite meaning

descended

Another way to use it

2. adjective

Covered or coated with scales, as a fish or reptile.

The scaled skin of the lizard glinted in the sun.

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