scaler

noun

scal·​er ˈskā-lər How to pronounce scaler (audio)
1
: one that scales
2
: a dental instrument for removing tartar from teeth

Examples of scaler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prologis indicated that internationally, Chinese e-commerce platforms and 3PL providers appear to be bucking larger global and U.S. trends, having been some of the biggest scalers for the warehousing company. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 This is relevant because MediaTek’s scalers are already in millions of monitors worldwide, much like its TV scalers, which enjoy 70% market share. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 China was not a pioneer of fintech but rather a rapid adopter and scaler of the technology. Henry M. Paulson Jr., Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2020 Wooster noted that there are some 60 Hz Adaptive-Sync monitors that may already support a 48 to 60 Hz Adaptive-Sync range but require that it's unlocked via the scaler or timing controller first. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 2 May 2022 See all Example Sentences for scaler 

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Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scaler was in 1557

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“Scaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scaler. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

scaler

noun
scal·​er ˈskā-lər How to pronounce scaler (audio)
: any of various dental instruments for removing tartar from teeth
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