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I . scale1 [skeɪl] N

1. scale ZOOL:

scale
escama f

2. scale no pl:

scale TECH, MED
tártaro m

II . scale1 [skeɪl] VB trans

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1. scale (remove scales):

scale
descamar

2. scale:

scale TECH, MED
tirar o tártaro

scale2 N (weighing device)

I . scale3 N (range, magnitude, proportion)

scale a. MUS
proporção f
scale a. MUS
escala f
on a large/small scale
em grande/pequena escala
on a scale of 1 to 10
em uma escala de 1 a 10
to draw sth to scale
desenhar a. c. em escala

II . scale3 VB trans

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full-scale ADJ

1. full-scale (original size):

full-scale
de tamanho natural

2. full-scale (all-out):

full-scale
total

large-scale ADJ

scale down VB trans

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scale down
reduzir

sliding scale N

Usage examples with scale

on a grand scale
em grande escala
to draw sth to scale
desenhar a. c. em escala
on a large/small scale
em grande/pequena escala
on a scale of 1 to 10
em uma escala de 1 a 10

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The point is that large-scale motions in the ocean interacted with other scales by the nonlinearities in primitive equation.
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There are very few negotiable items with rookie contracts anymore because of the collective bargained wage scale.
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The redness, scale and itch if present may be managed with simple emollients and sometimes hydrocortisone, a weak steroid, is also used.
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The scale of the proposed scheme is such that very large quantities of seawater would be evaporated.
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Both apparatus types have an adjustable drawing-head with rules attached to a protractor scale so that the angle of the rules may be adjusted.
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The analysis of the data from the tests should be rationalised and consequently scale-up of equipment is implemented.
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The number of possible submissions by a user increased on a logarithmic scale.
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As more grades of general officer were added, the pay scale was adjusted.
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The primary goals of the center are to foster large-scale cross-disciplinary research collaborations and to provide shared infrastructure for demographic research.
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The firm puts on large-scale promotional giveaways for their eyeglasses, as many as 10,000 pairs each round.
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