スケール

すけーる
noun
scale
businessmusicquantity
1. scale, size
scale; the size or extent of something, especially in business or operations
ビジネススケールさせる
Scale the business.
It's a large-scale project.
Capital is needed to scale the business.
2. scale (measuring)
a scale for measuring; a ruler or measuring device
Measure the length with a scale.
製図(せいず)スケール()かせない
A scale is essential for drafting.
Draw the blueprint at a 1:100 scale.
3. scale (music)
a musical scale; a sequence of notes in ascending or descending order
Practice scales on the piano.
長調(ちょうちょう)スケール()
Play a major scale.
Scale practice is fundamental.

スケール is a versatile loanword from English "scale" with multiple meanings depending on context.

BUSINESS USAGE (Sense 1):

  • スケールする (to scale up a business)
  • スケール拡大(かくだい) (scale expansion)
  • スケールメリット (economies of scale)
  • スケーラブル (scalable)

MEASURING USAGE (Sense 2):

MUSIC USAGE (Sense 3):

  • 長調(ちょうちょう)スケール (major scale)
  • 短調(たんちょう)スケール (minor scale)
  • クロマチックスケール (chromatic scale)

Startup context

"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.

Register: Neutral. Context determines meaning.