One day his father gave him a pretty little scaling knife.
Source: tatoeba (2617331)
Scaling
/ˈskeɪlɪŋ/
Synonyms for "scaling" (71 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Strong matches (21)
Related words (35)
Noun(25 words)
limescaleminiaturizingmountmultiplicationnorm transformationnormalizationnormalizingproportionalquantificationsreptilianizationrescaleresizeresizingscalablescalarscale relatedscaling numberssize changessize relatedstandardization
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Verb(1 words)
normalize data
Adjective(1 words)
ordinal attribute mapping
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjust, air attack, air raid, air strike, ascend.
- Sentence evidence is available for scaling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scaling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scaling"
Keep "scaling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scaling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scaling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scaling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesattributebuildupcapabilitychange in sizeclimbdata processingdepositsdescriptordevelopmentexpansiongrowthmeasuremeasurementmeasurement adjustmentmeasuringmensuration
Showing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
22 entriesauto scalingcalcium scaleenlargementgeometric scalinghorizontal scalingimage scalinglime scalelinear scalingmap scalingmin max scalingmodular scalingreductionrock climbingscale downscale upscaling out
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Collocations
13 entriesgeometric scalingimage scalingmap scalingmineral scalingscaling algorithmscaling downscaling factorscaling lawsscaling processscaling techniquescaling uptext scalinguniform scaling
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
On Thursday, the Nepalese climber reached the top of Pakistan's Gasherbrum II mountain, setting a new record by scaling all of the world's 14 tallest peaks—all higher than 8,000 meters—for a second time.
Source: tatoeba (11149001)
Spain is following Italy in talking about scaling back coronavirus restrictions as its numbers start to recede.
Source: tatoeba (11165121)
Roughly 50 meters away, past the vegetable section, fishmongers are scaling their produce. Demand in fish has gone up, and has created a shortage. Wholesale fish prices have risen by about 30 percent.
Source: tatoeba (12156925)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scaling"?
Closest matches include adjust, air attack, air raid, air strike, ascend.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scaling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.