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scale

[skeyl] / skeɪl /


VERB
ascend, climb
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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“The scale and pace of the current AI investment boom accompanied by expectations of large productivity payoffs bear resemblance to these precedents, highlighting potential downside risks in the near term.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Despite his work existing on a massive blockbuster scale, Steven Spielberg has always had a knack for appealing to the individual.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

The sheer scale of the U.S. domestic market — with more than 300 million people — helped American companies scale their businesses before venturing abroad.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

But they have yet to be proven at commercial scale, and some analysts doubt they can compete on cost with wind and solar.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Ivan cupped the scale in his hands, also checking for intruders.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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