as in measuring
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
scaled the logs to get a rough idea of the amount of usable lumber they were likely to yield
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Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
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Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recommendations include scaling back protection for foreign leaders during peak election season and exploring the possibility of moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of fundamentally rethinking their operating models to address inefficiencies and focus on outcomes, health systems have addressed growing reporting requirements by scaling up, increasing in size while reducing competition in the marketplace.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Other foreign carmakers are scaling back their operations in China.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 9 Dec. 2024
And bond traders are scaling back bets on lower interest rates as the US economy risks a fresh bout of inflation.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
While there is growing awareness and momentum for sustainable practices—such as recycling, eco-friendly materials, and responsible consumption—the challenge remains in scaling these efforts to address the industry’s global footprint.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
These companies must quickly become adept at scaling up production, managing inventory, and going head-to-head with larger brands.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Many organizations try to design an overly complex system with too many features, which can lead to difficulties in maintenance, scaling and troubleshooting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recommendations include scaling back protection for foreign leaders during peak election season and exploring the possibility of moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Instead of fundamentally rethinking their operating models to address inefficiencies and focus on outcomes, health systems have addressed growing reporting requirements by scaling up, increasing in size while reducing competition in the marketplace.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Other foreign carmakers are scaling back their operations in China.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 9 Dec. 2024
And bond traders are scaling back bets on lower interest rates as the US economy risks a fresh bout of inflation.
—Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
While there is growing awareness and momentum for sustainable practices—such as recycling, eco-friendly materials, and responsible consumption—the challenge remains in scaling these efforts to address the industry’s global footprint.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
These companies must quickly become adept at scaling up production, managing inventory, and going head-to-head with larger brands.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Many organizations try to design an overly complex system with too many features, which can lead to difficulties in maintenance, scaling and troubleshooting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Scaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaling. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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