1.
scale, size
scale; the size or extent of something, especially in business or operations
2.
scale (measuring); ruler; tape measure
a scale for measuring; a ruler or measuring device
USAGE (sense 1):
- スケールが大きい (large in scale; of a person, big-hearted and broad-minded)
- スケールする (to scale up a business)
- スケール拡大 (scale expansion)
- スケールメリット (economies of scale)
- スケーラブル (scalable)
COMPOUNDS (sense 2, measuring):
COMPOUNDS (sense 3, music):
CULTURAL NOTE (startups):
"スケールする" is a key concept meaning to grow a business rapidly while maintaining or improving efficiency. It's central to startup culture.
Related Words
Related:
縮尺 (scale (of a map or model))