maßstäbliche

Maßstäbliche refers to the concept of scale in German. It describes a representation that is proportional to the original object, meaning that all dimensions are reduced or enlarged by the same factor. This factor is known as the scale or Maßstab. For example, a map is maßstäbliche if a certain distance on the map represents a specific, fixed distance on the ground. This is typically expressed as a ratio, such as 1:100,000, where one unit on the map represents 100,000 of the same units in reality.

The principle of Maßstäblichkeit is crucial in many fields. In cartography, it allows for accurate representation of geographical features. In architecture and engineering, scale models are maßstäbliche to test designs and visualize structures before construction. In technical drawings, Maßstäblichkeit ensures that parts can be manufactured to the correct dimensions. When an object or drawing is not maßstäbliche, it is distorted, and measurements taken from it will not accurately reflect the original. The term emphasizes the faithful reproduction of proportions, regardless of the absolute size.