Scaling

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Scaling may refer to:

• Scaling (geometry), a linear transformation that enlarges or diminishes objects
• Scaling (computer network), a network's ability to function as the number of people or computers on the network increases. Related to Scalability
• Scaling, North Yorkshire, England
• Scaling law, which describes the scale invariance found in many natural phenomena
• Image scaling, the resizing of an image
• Tooth scaling, in dentistry, the removal of plaque, calculus, and stains
• The scaling of critical exponents in physics, such as Widom scaling, or scaling of the renormalization group; scale invariance in general
• Scaling (speculative trading), method of trading using certain assumed set of scales as references

Scaling may also be used for:

• Climbing
• A kind of micro fouling as crystallization of salts
• Multidimensional scaling
• Scale
• Scalability

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