upward scale
[ˈʌp.wərd skeɪl]
nounpl: upward scales
escala ascendente
1. a progression or arrangement of items, values, or quantities in increasing order from lowest to highest
The employees were promoted on an upward scale based on their years of service.
Os funcionários foram promovidos em uma escala ascendente com base em seus anos de serviço.
2. in music, a series of notes arranged from lower to higher pitch
The pianist practiced the upward scale on the keyboard every morning.
O pianista praticava a escala ascendente no teclado todas as manhãs.
3. an increasing trend or level of intensity, complexity, or amount
The project moved on an upward scale of difficulty as new challenges emerged.
O projeto avançou em uma escala ascendente de dificuldade conforme novos desafios surgiram.
The term 'upward scale' is commonly used in corporate, educational, and musical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business discussions about salary increases and job promotions, reflecting the hierarchical nature of many Brazilian organizations.
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