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Topic: scale
Definition:

  • an ordered reference standard
  • "judging on a scale of 1 to 10" relative magnitude
  • "they entertained on a grand scale" the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
  • "the scale of the map"
  • "the scale of the model" a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) a measuring instrument for weighing
  • shows amount of mass an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals measure by or as if by a scale
  • "This bike scales only 25 pounds" pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard take by attacking with scaling ladders
  • "The troops scaled the walls of the fort" reach the highest point of
  • "We scaled the Mont Blanc" climb up by means of a ladder remove the scales from
  • "scale fish" measure with or as if with scales
  • "scale the gold" size or measure according to a scale
  • "This model must be scaled down"

    Related tag cloud:

  • model
  • models
  • rc
  • hobby
  • scales
  • railroad
  • trains
  • miniature
  • ho
  • miniatures
  • cars
  • train
  • weighing
  • radio
  • kits
  • weight
  • hobbies
  • gauge
  • modellbau
  • aircraft
  • weigh
    • Resources:

    International List of Scale Model Related Web Sites
    Searchable web directory of over 1800 (and continuous growing) scale and R/C model related web sites around the world. The web sites are grouped into 28 categories and each with a brief description. Also featured 10 classified message boards, a model gallery, and a book store.
    http://scalemodel.net

    LIFE - Australia's first WWW Server
    Collection of biological information and links, especially the environment and biodiversity, from Charles Sturt University. Includes resources on biodiversity, complexity, natural heritage, and Australian biological resources.
    http://life.csu.edu.au/

    Tornado Project Online!
    A company that researches, compiles and makes tornado information available to tornado and severe weather enthusiasts, the public, the meteorological community and emergency management officials in the form of tornado videos, tornado books, and tornado posters.
    http://www.tornadoproject.com/

    Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill based network of college students, adult learners, administrators, literacy practitioners and community partners to implement and support participatory education and social change work in campus-based literacy programs.
    http://www.readwriteact.org/