SCALING

Scaling

In Euclidean geometry, uniform scaling is a linear transformation that enlarges or shrinks objects by a scale factor that is the same in all directions. The result of uniform scaling is similar to the original. A scale factor of 1 is normally allowed, so that congruent shapes are also classed as similar. Uniform scaling happens, for example, when enlarging or reducing a photograph, or when creating a scale model of a building, car, airplane, etc.

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scaling

Noun

  1. The removing of the scales of fish
  2. The formation of a layer of scale on a surface
  3. The removal of a layer of scale from a surface
  4. The measurement of dimensions using a scale
  5. The expression of the terms of an equation using powers of nondimensional quantities

Verb



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