scale (/skeɪl/)
verb · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /skeɪl/
Meaning
Meaning: to grow in size or reach
To scale is to increase the size, scope, or reach of something in a controlled way. Startups talk constantly about how to scale.
Examples
🗣 The challenge now is to scale the idea nationwide.
Etymology
From Latin ‘scala’, meaning ladder or steps.
How & Where It’s Used
A startup and business term for growing impact or revenue.
Tags: growth, business