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The map scale showed how far one inch represented.
What does Scale mean?
a way to measure, compare, or show size.
Dictionary definition
A system of measurement, a range of values, or a ratio used on maps and models.
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Scale in a sentence
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Students used a scale to compare the model bridge with the real bridge.
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A graph scale must be even so readers can compare data accurately.
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The scale showed how much the pumpkin weighed.
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The map used a scale to show how far apart the towns were.
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Scientists use a temperature scale to compare heat levels in a clear and consistent way.
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What does scale mean?
Scale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scale?
Measurement system is close in meaning to scale in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scale?
Actual size contrasts with scale in this context.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningScale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
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Synonyms
Words like Scale
measurement systemClose in meaning when scale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
ratioClose in meaning when scale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
rangeClose in meaning when scale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
measureMeasure is closely related when scale means a way to find size or amount.
gaugeGauge can mean a tool or method for measuring something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
actual sizeContrasts with scale in the meaning a way to measure, compare, or show size.
full sizeContrasts with scale in the meaning a way to measure, compare, or show size.
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Word family
Scale word family
Base word
scale
noun
scales
Plural form for more than one scale or measuring system.
verb
scaled
Past tense meaning changed in size or measured by scale.
verb
scaling
Present participle meaning changing size in proportion.
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Hint for students
a way to measure, compare, or show size.
Common mix-up
Scale is not the same as actual size. Scale means a way to measure, compare, or show size.
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Read this model sentence: Students used a scale to compare the model bridge with the real bridge. Clue words: compare, students, used. Underline clue words that show why scale fits instead of actual size. Now write one new sentence that shows scale without using the word scale. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show scale?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Students used a scale to compare the model bridge with the real bridge." Why does scale fit better than actual size?
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