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Definition of scaleback

scaleback

/ˈskeɪlbæk/
scale · back
Plural:scalebacks
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scaleback Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A reduction in the size, scope, production, or funding of an activity or organization.

Example

"The sudden economic downturn forced the company to announce a significant scaleback of its overseas operations."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed or hyphenated noun "scaleback" (or "scale-back") should be distinguished from the two-word phrasal verb "scale back" (e.g., "a major scaleback in funding" vs. "they decided to scale back funding").

• Rhymes for scaleback

• Nearby Words

scaldfish
scalding
scale
scaleback
scaled
scalene
scaler

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scaleback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scaleback
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