A symmetric psychometric scale used in questionnaires, allowing respondents to specify their level of agreement or disagreement.

plural of Likert scale

The thin film that forms on the surface of wrought iron in the process of forging. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide of iron.

A scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it.

A species of scale insect in the genus (Pulvinaria) which does great damage to cotton plants.

A temperature scale on which 0 °C is 0 and 100 °C is 80. / (historical) A temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 and the alcohol mixture expands by 8% and boils at 80.

Any tree of the extinct genus Lepidodendron.

Alternative spelling of megascale

A scale that measures the technological level of a civilization by the extent of its energy consumption.

A hydrometer scale on which the zero point corresponds to a specific gravity of 1.00, and the 30° point to a specific gravity of 0.85. From these points the scale is extended both ways, all the degrees being of equal length.