Synonyms

scaling

American

[skey-ling] / ˈskeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

Dentistry.

the removal of calculus and other deposits on the teeth by means of instruments.

Other Word Forms

nonscaling adjective
unscaling adjective

Etymology

Origin of scaling

scale ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Progress in these areas will be essential for scaling DNA robots and integrating them into practical applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.

From Science Daily

And with a new 10-year strategy due to be announced this summer, there will be interest in whether missing a second major tournament will necessitate at least some scaling back of ambition.

From BBC

Still, MiniMax said it remains focused on scaling its business in a controlled manner.

From The Wall Street Journal

OpenAI likely “realized devoting more resources to products with momentum like Codex would be materially more impactful than the cost of scaling Sora.”

From Barron's

The economic impact of the crisis has begun to bite around the world, with governments looking to cut energy consumption and airlines scaling back flights.

From Barron's

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