Scale, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Scaled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Scaling.] To weigh or measure according to a scale; to measure; also, to grade or vary according to a scale or system.
Scaling his present bearing with his past. Shak.
Toscale, or scale down, a debt, wages, etc., to reduce a debt, etc., according to a fixed ratio or scale.