Noun : We gave the parents a baby scale. The butcher placed the meat on the scales. From Dictionary.com.
Noun : the scale of taxation; the social scale. ,the scale of a thermometer. ,These unions use different scales. ,How much is scale? ,All actors and musicians for the performance, including the stars, are working for scale. ,a model on a scale of one inch to one foot. ,They built a residence on a yet more magnificent scale. ,We have no scale by which to judge his achievements. ,the major scale of C. ,the decimal scale. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : to scale down wages. From Dictionary.com.
But when you hear about numbers and the Barack Obama numbers, the term scaled back is relative. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 26, 2008] Reference
Current statistical data has again scaled down 2003 growth estimates. From Wordnik.com. [Economists as Heretics, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
"Kiddie care," she called the scaled-down plan, derisively, in private. From Wordnik.com. [TODAYonline] Reference
So the idea of scaled punishment short of the death penalty is fine. From Wordnik.com. ["I did shift from being against the death penalty to thinking that if it has a significant deterrent effect it’s probably justified."] Reference
The content can be zoomed, that is to say scaled larger or smaller than the viewport. From Wordnik.com. [The Code Project Latest Articles] Reference
Ryan Kuder, 35, understands the notion of scaled-down start-up fervor - and the worry and exhilaration that goes along with it. From Wordnik.com. [news | WM | http://www.starnewsonline.com] Reference
So I just kind of scaled it down and let the song do the work. From Wordnik.com. [Shelby Lynne Gives Dusty Her Due] Reference
Scores are "scaled" and whatever political result is desired is achieved. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
This is indeed a 10 inch line, but we'll specify that it is 10 inch "scaled". From Wordnik.com. [Action-Figure] Reference
"We kind of scaled this back from two nights to help save a little money," he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Gazette-Enterprise: News] Reference
For instance, 51% correct answers on a recent Georgia state test was "scaled" to 82. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
It would be a simple resize, or even in Gnome, just choose "scaled" as the type of fit. From Wordnik.com. [GNOME-Look.org Content] Reference
But it might also be a signal that Brown is open to some kind of scaled-back compromise plan. From Wordnik.com. [Reason Magazine] Reference
If the cadet forces were "scaled" for more then this would "long term" save the Army more money?. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
Scalable … referring to a SW that could be "scaled" up or down to meet various loads or infrastructure needs. From Wordnik.com. [Renaissance Ruminations] Reference
Well, my Bar Mitzvah was actually kind of scaled down because it wasn't as big as they probably are in Long Island or Jersey. From Wordnik.com. [Heeb HQ RSS] Reference
Mazda has scaled back its ambitious expansion plans. From Wordnik.com. [Stormy Weather Ahead] Reference
Both modestly scaled exhibitions run through Sept. 27. From Wordnik.com. [Ancient Splendors] Reference
"But I've scaled back all the other support I used to give her.". From Wordnik.com. [The End Of The Affair] Reference
They ran through obstacle courses, climbed ropes, scaled cliffs. From Wordnik.com. [Back In Business] Reference
Manufacturers are responding with scaled-down, lighter equipment. From Wordnik.com. [Kids Take The Plunge] Reference
While many restaurants scaled back, it opened nearly 600 stores in 2008. From Wordnik.com. [Who Won the Recession?] Reference
Even Starbucks has scaled back its yearlong saturation-bombing campaign. From Wordnik.com. [America the Over-Stored] Reference
A year later, Schmidt wonders why reporters "use the words 'scaled back'.". From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Vision, Meet Mr. Reality] Reference
John Richardson is a ruddy Australian who has scaled Mount Everest -- twice. From Wordnik.com. [Customers Wanted--Fast] Reference
Nicole scaled back her shopping, joked about her "budget" and dated other men. From Wordnik.com. ['Looking Forward To Being Nicole.'] Reference
Last week, McCain scaled back on the attacks, focusing more on his own proposals. From Wordnik.com. [Do the Wright Thing] Reference
What if, like Houston, they scaled back the display to something more affordable?. From Wordnik.com. [The Year Without Fireworks] Reference
In recent weeks, though, his advisers have significantly scaled back this proposal. From Wordnik.com. [‘Ask Not What You Can Do For Barack Obama, Ask What Barack Obama Can Do For You’] Reference
Both had reached pinnacles rarely scaled in corporate America by African-Americans. From Wordnik.com. [Google: Glitch Not Racism] Reference
So before Clinton's plan was even introduced to Congress, it had been radically scaled back. From Wordnik.com. ['Ask Not'--'90S Style] Reference
Last week 50 neo-Nazis scaled the fence surrounding the dorm, hurling rocks and racist slogans. From Wordnik.com. [When Neo-Nazis Run Free] Reference
"We think the project must be scaled down," says Madelyn Wils, chair of the local community board. From Wordnik.com. [Mega Museum, Riv. Vu] Reference
Will the legislation have to be scaled back to cost less, and perhaps cover fewer of the uninsured?. From Wordnik.com. [Seven Falsehoods About Health Care] Reference
As for U2, whose scaled-down record is refreshingly good, they're pushing "Achtung Baby" by conspicuously not pushing it. From Wordnik.com. [Superstars And Super Hype To The Rescue] Reference
With pressure mounting, Shintech abandoned the project for a scaled-down operation in a predominantly white town south of Baton Rouge. From Wordnik.com. [A Green Bottom Line] Reference
With corporate sponsors suddenly as wary as deer in hunting season, the games in Sydney and Salt Lake City may have to be scaled back. From Wordnik.com. [No More Fun And Games] Reference
After new negotiations, the UNDP resurrected a scaled-down program in which Chinese instructors will teach their courses in Pyongyang. From Wordnik.com. [Green Buds In The Mud] Reference
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