mach scale

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahk skeyl]
- /mɑk skeɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahk skeyl]
- /mɑk skeɪl/

Definition of mach scale words

noun mach scale a scale that measures how much deceit and manipulation one will approve or condone in order to achieve some end. 1

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Origin of mach scale

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; short for Machiavelli, perhaps with play on mach

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Parts of speech for Mach scale

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mach scale popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.