Scales
/skeɪlz/
Definitions
- (n.) A graduated series used for measuring or comparing quantities, values, or degrees, often in assessments or valuations.
The contract specified payment according to the scales of severity of damage.
- (n.) Weights used for weighing goods or evidence; devices for determining weight.
The scales used in the trade must be certified for accuracy.
Forms
- scale
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, ‘scales’ primarily denotes measurement tools or graduated standards; plural form often refers to instruments or comparative gradations rather than metaphorical uses.
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