English · Work & Business
scale
/skeɪl/
[/skeɪl/]
to grow in size or reach
Advancedverb
Definition
To scale is to increase the size, scope, or reach of something in a controlled way. Startups talk constantly about how to scale.
Example
The challenge now is to scale the idea nationwide.
The challenge now is to scale the idea nationwide.
Etymology
From Latin 'scala', meaning ladder or steps.
How & Where It’s Used
A startup and business term for growing impact or revenue.