1.
scale, size
scale; the size or extent of something, especially in business or operations
2.
scale (measuring)
a scale for measuring; a ruler or measuring device
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 (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):
- 長調スケール (major scale)
- 短調スケール (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.
Related Words
Related:
縮尺 (scale (of a map or model))