scale (nom)
Sens 1 : a) Series of marks at regular distances for the purpose of measuring
(e.g. on a ruler or thermometer). b) Measuring instrument marked in this way. [source : OAL]
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Sens 2 : System of units for measuring. [source : OAL]
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Sens 3 : System of grading people or things according to how big, important,
rich, etc., they are. [source : OAL]
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Sens 4 : Relation between the actual size of something and the map, diagram, etc. which
represents it. [source : OAL]
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Sens 5 : Relative size, extent, etc. [source : OAL]
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Sens 6 : Balance or instrument for weighing. [source : OAL]