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scaled

American

[skeyld] / skeɪld /

adjective

Armor.

noting armor having imbricated metal plates sewn to a flexible backing.

Other Word Forms

underscaled adjective
unscaled adjective

Etymology

Origin of scaled

First recorded in 1350–1400, scaled is from the Middle English word scalid. See scale ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Although timing is unclear, he expects these efforts to culminate in the release of “globally scaled new products” sometime in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Diet stands out as a factor that can be changed and scaled across populations since it is part of everyday life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The bank offers a scaled deposit franchise, consistent and structural growth, and a liquidity-focused balance sheet, the team says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Supporters scaled railings and sat on the top of bus shelters as their struggling side arrived to face relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Clare scaled the tree to meet her, carefully stretching from bough to bough, then ducking into the leafy cage where she was riding out the storm.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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