scale
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The size or extent of something, especially compared to something else, or a tool used for weighing or measuring.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the damage after the storm was hard to imagine."
Answer: scale
In your own words, what does "scale" mean?
The size or extent of something, especially compared to something else, or a tool used for weighing or measuring.
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