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scale
A series of markings or values on a measuring device used to read a specific value, for example on a thermometer or a set of scales.
Die Skala auf dem Thermometer reicht von -20 bis 50 Grad Celsius.
The scale on the thermometer ranges from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius.
A very common and useful phrase is 'auf einer Skala von ... bis ...' (on a scale from ... to ...). It is used to rate something or indicate a range, for example in ratings, temperatures, or other measured values.
Wie zufrieden sind Sie auf einer Skala von eins bis zehn?
How satisfied are you on a scale from one to ten?
The context makes the meaning of 'Skala' (scale) clear. If it is about measuring devices (thermometer, scales), it refers to the measurement display. In connection with abstract terms (feelings, possibilities), it means a spectrum. In a musical context, it refers to scales.
Die Skala der Reaktionen war beeindruckend.
The scale of reactions was impressive.
In the figurative meaning, 'Skala' (scale / spectrum) is often used to describe a great variety. Typical expressions are 'die ganze Skala' (the whole spectrum) or 'eine breite Skala' (a broad range).
Das Buch deckt die ganze Skala menschlicher Emotionen ab.
The book covers the whole spectrum of human emotions.
advertisement / report / display
'die Anzeige' and 'die Skala' can both occur with devices and measured values. The 'Anzeige' is what a device visibly shows, for example a number on a display. The 'Skala' is the series of marks or numbers that you use to read a value, for example on a thermometer. Learners may confuse the words because both help with reading information. If you mean what is currently appearing on the device, use 'Anzeige'. If you mean the set of divisions with values, use 'Skala'.
Wenn die Skala zu klein ist, kann ich den Wert kaum lesen.
If the scale is too small, I can hardly read the value.
Die Anzeige der Waage zeigt heute 72 Kilo.
The display on the scales shows 72 kilos today.