Scale is used on maps, for one. There's usually a scale on maps that converts inches or centimeters on the map to actual distance.
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One example of scale is a company expanding its operations to new markets in different countries to increase its global presence and reach a broader customer base, thereby scaling its business.
An example of a false equivalence. It incorrectly compares two different units of measurement that are not equal in any way.
A scale map is a map that shows a small amount of area in detail using a smaller scale. For example, a map of a city may be drawn at a 1:10,000 scale, meaning that 1 cm on the map represents 10,000 cm in the actual city. This allows for a detailed representation of streets and landmarks.
You multiply by the scale factor. For example, if the scale is 1:100,000, you would multiply by 100,000.
This means drawing something exact. For example, if in a test it was to say 'NOT drawn to scale' it would mean it isn't drawn correctly and wasn't reliable.
A broken scale would be used in situations where precise measurement is not critical or when the broken scale can still provide a relative indication. For example, in some art projects or DIY tasks where rough estimates are sufficient, a broken scale may still be useful.