scale model

collocation in English

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scale
noun
uk
/skeɪl/us
/skeɪl/
a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level ...
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model
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɒd.əl/us
/ˈmɑː.dəl/
something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of ...
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(Definition ofscaleandmodelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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With this sonification, it acquires an impact for many more people, like a tangiblescalemodel, or even the actualised building.
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Step threshold estimated parameter f rom the ratingscalemodelbased on 13 fatigue item responses.
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The images used show ascalemodelof a typical offshore structure, fabricated from welded steel tubing.
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By using lasers fossilised bones of the 4 metres dinosaur were scanned to provide accurate dimensions to build the first dinosaur replica, to a quarterscalemodel.
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A one-thirdscalemodelin plaster should be ready by the autumn.
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The bronze statue should be completed about 6 months after the approval of the fullscalemodel.
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The schoolchildren had made an enormousscalemodelof their part of the city, with streets, model buildings and everything else set out.
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It would not be possible to prepare an accuratescalemodeluntil the detailed design stage is reached.
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We also understand that a fullscalemodelis not yet available for test and evaluation.
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Anyone engaged in engineering design will know thatscalemodeltesting is recognised throughout the world as a valid design technique.
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