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Scaling vs Sizing - What's the difference?

scaling | sizing |

As verbs the difference between scaling and sizing

is that scaling is while sizing is .

As nouns the difference between scaling and sizing

is that scaling is the removing of the scales of fish while sizing is a gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.

scaling

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The removing of the scales of fish
  • The formation of a layer of scale on a surface
  • The removal of a layer of scale from a surface
  • The measurement of dimensions using a scale
  • (mathematics, physics) The expression of the terms of an equation using powers of nondimensional quantities

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    sizing

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
  • paste
  • (UK, Cambridge University, dated) food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student
  • A weak glue used in various trades; size.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • See also

    * sizing up