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rescaling

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //rɪˈskeɪlɪŋ//

KK: /rɪˈskeɪlɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The process of changing the size or scale of something again, often to adjust it to fit a new requirement or context.


Example

The rescaling of the data was necessary to ensure accurate analysis.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new rescaling project at work?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read something about it. What’s it all about?
Sloth A
It’s basically about adjusting our targets and making everything more efficient.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I hope it leads to better results for our team.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scaling
adjustment
modification
Antonyms
diminution
reduction
decrease
verb
Definition

To change the size or scale of something, making it larger or smaller while keeping the same proportions.


Example

The team is rescaling the project to fit the new budget requirements.


Tense Forms

Past: rescaled

Past Participle: rescaled


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, have you tried rescaling the images for the presentation?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I heard it makes them look much better.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think it really helps to fit everything on the slides nicely.
Root Explanation

Rescaling → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "scale" (from Latin "scala", meaning ladder or scale). The word "rescaling" means adjusting or changing the scale or size of something again.

Memory Tip

Think of adjusting something 'again' ('re-') on a 'scale' — that's why rescaling means to change the size or scale once more.

Visually Confused Words
scaling
escalin
scalping
scalding
riesling
reckling
rearling
unrecalling
Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
I'll definitely give it a shot before our meeting.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adjust
resize
modify
Antonyms
diminish
reduce
shrink