definition of
scale

[1] #1 scale n. [scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series] an ordered reference standard; "judging on a scale of 1 to 10". wn

[2] #2 scale n. relative magnitude; "they entertained on a grand scale". wn

[3] #3 scale n. the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it; "the scale of the map"; "the scale of the model". wn

[4] #4 scale n. [scale leaf] a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin. wn

[5] #5 scale v. measure by or as if by a scale; "This bike scales only 25 pounds". wn