The model of the new city hall is 'to scale'. [=the model shows exactly how the parts will relate to each other when it is built]
She 'scaled the heights of' the publishing industry. [=she rose to a very high position in the publishing industry]
Their equipment isn't suitable for 'large-scale' production. [=it cannot be used to make things in large amounts]
(..) his way with Gould Saturday, Sunday, maybe Monday. Look. Gould was bound, right arm free. He was handed a butcher's knife. Check out the scale. A pound of flesh. "One pound of flesh" "No more no less No cartilage... No bone.... (..)1995 Se7en