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scaler

scaler
Noun

Meanings

Nounscaler

A quantity that is described by a single numerical value and does not have a directional component.

The temperature of the room is a scalar, whereas the wind velocity is a vector.

Nounscaler

A device or software component that adjusts the resolution of an image or signal to fit a different display size.

The video scaler ensures the low-resolution input fills the entire 4K screen.

Nounscaler

A tool or device used for removing scales from the skin of a fish.

The chef used a handheld scaler to prepare the salmon.

Nounscaler

A dental instrument used by a hygienist to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of teeth.

The dental hygienist used an ultrasonic scaler to clean the patient's gums.

Nounscaler

An electronic device used in physics to count individual pulses or events, such as particles detected by a Geiger counter.

The technician calibrated the scaler to ensure accurate readings of the radiation levels.

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