Scaling

Scaling may refer to:

Mathematics and physics

 * Scaling (geometry), a linear transformation that enlarges or diminishes objects
 * Scale invariance, a feature of objects or laws that do not change if scales of length, energy, or other variables are multiplied by a common factor
 * Scaling law, a law that describes the scale invariance found in many natural phenomena
 * The scaling of critical exponents in physics, such as Widom scaling, or scaling of the renormalization group

Computing and information technology

 * Feature scaling, a method used to standardize the range of independent variables or features of data
 * Image scaling, the resizing of an image
 * Multidimensional scaling, a means of visualizing the level of similarity of individual cases of a dataset
 * Scalability, a computer or network's ability to function as the amount of data or number of users increases
 * Scaling along the Z axis, a technique used in computer graphics for a pseudo-3D effect
 * Reduced scales of semiconductor device fabrication processes (the ability of a technology to scale to a smaller process)

Other uses in science and technology

 * Tooth scaling, in dentistry, the removal of plaque and calculus
 * Fouling, i.e., formation of a deposit layer (scale) on a solid surface, e.g., in a boiler; in particular, a kind of micro fouling as crystallization of salts
 * Scaling rock, the removal of loose rock from a rock wall after blasting
 * Scaling of innovations, a process that leads to widespread use of an innovation

Other uses

 * Scaling, North Yorkshire, England
 * Climbing
 * Card throwing, known in magic circles as scaling
 * Scaling fish, the removal of fish scales from the fish