Meaning 1neutral; technical in measurement contexts · 82%
A set of markings or a graduated range of values or phenomena.
Natural examples
Lies den Wert auf der Skala des Thermometers ab.
Read the value on the thermometer scale.
Die Umfrage nutzt eine Skala von eins bis fünf.
The survey uses a scale from one to five.
Auf der Skala der Farben steht Blau neben Grün.
On the color scale, blue is next to green.
Usage note
Skala is feminine. The usual plural is Skalen; Duden also lists the less common Skalas.
Mini-lesson: Skala
A set of markings or a graduated range of values or phenomena. Skala is feminine. The usual plural is Skalen; Duden also lists the less common Skalas.
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