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fixed scale
[ˈfɪkst skeɪl]
noun
pl: fixed scales
escala fixa
1.
A measurement scale or system where the intervals between values remain constant and do not change
The thermometer uses a fixed scale to measure temperature in Celsius.
O termômetro usa uma escala fixa para medir a temperatura em Celsius.
2.
In economics or labor, a wage or price system that remains constant over a specified period
The employees were guaranteed a fixed scale salary increase of 3% annually.
Os funcionários foram garantidos um aumento salarial em escala fixa de 3% anualmente.
3.
In cartography, a consistent ratio between map distance and actual ground distance
The map has a fixed scale of 1:50,000, meaning one unit represents 50,000 units on the ground.
O mapa tem uma escala fixa de 1:50.000, significando que uma unidade representa 50.000 unidades no terreno.
Synonyms
constant scale
uniform scale
standardized scale
Antonyms
variable scale
adjustable scale
sliding scale
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escala fixa
most common usage in commerce and measurements
São Paulo
escala fixa
standard usage in business and engineering contexts
Portugal
escala fixa
used in technical and academic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
on a fixed scale
maintain a fixed scale
operate on a fixed scale
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