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Definition of Scaler

1. Noun. An electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually.

Definition of Scaler

1. n. One who, or that which, scales; specifically, a dentist's instrument for removing tartar from the teeth.

Definition of Scaler

1. Noun. An electronic circuit that aggregates many signals into one. ¹

2. Noun. An electronic or computer system that adjusts the size of a signal or graphic to fit on a screen etc. ¹

3. Noun. One who scales. ¹

4. Noun. A tool or device for scaling fish. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scaler

1. one that scales [n -S] - See also: scales

Medical Definition of Scaler

1. A tool with a curved hook on one end. The orthodontist uses the scaler to remove excess cement, and check for gaps. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scaler

Literary usage of Scaler

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Pamphlets on Forestry in the Philippine Islands (1917)
"Leon Belen _ Ranger, scaler. Teodoro Tecson _ _ _ Ranger, scaler. ... Sixto Babao _ Ranger, scaler. Forest station at Davao, Davao: Simplicio Aguilar Head ..."

2. Forestry Quarterly by New York State College of Forestry (1916)
"Under "check scaling" a summary of the scale by the original scaler and by the check scaler is still required, as it should be. But even more emphasis might ..."

3. Forest Mensuration by Henry Solon Graves (1906)
"It shall be the duty of the state log-scaler or his deputy to scale all lots or booms of logs containing fifty thousand feet or more which may be offered ..."

4. Forest Mensuration by Henry Solon Graves (1906)
"It shall be the duty of the state log-scaler or his deputy to scale all lots or booms of logs containing fifty thousand feet or more which may be offered ..."

5. Instructions for the Scaling and Measurement of National Forest Timber by United States Forest Service (1916)
"If the results of the first check are questioned upon apparently good grounds, a second check may be made by another scaler. Complaints will be settled by ..."

6. Forest Owners' Guide to the Federal Income Tax by William C. Siegel, William L. Hoover, Harry L. Haney, Jr., Karen Liu (1996)
"... using a bureau scaler at the time the logs arrived at the taxpayer's sawmill even though a mill deck scale was made later by a Forest Service scaler. ..."

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