scaler

See also: scâler

English

Etymology

From scale +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -eɪlə(ɹ)

Noun

scaler (plural scalers)

1. An electronic circuit that aggregates many signals into one.
2. An electronic or computer system that adjusts the size of a signal or graphic to fit on a screen etc.
3. One who scales.

   The explorer was renowned as a scaler of the world's tallest mountains.

4. A tool or device for scaling fish.

   Synonym: descaler

5. (dentistry) A dentistry tool with two hooks.

Derived terms

• high scaler
• log scaler

Related terms

• rescaler

Translations

electronic circuit

Finnish: skaalain

electronic system

Finnish: sovitin (fi), skaalain

one who scales

Finnish: skaalaaja, suomustaja

scaling tool or device

Finnish: suomustin Galician: escamador (gl) m Turkish: balık pulu soyma bıçağı

dentistry

Polish: nakładacz m

Anagrams

• Casler, Clares, carles, clears, lacers, sarcel, sarcle, sclera