welfarescale
nounUK /ˈwel.feə.skeɪl/
US /ˈwel.fer.skeɪl/
A welfare scale is a way to measure how well people are doing or how much help they need.
The city used a welfare scale to decide which families needed extra support.
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2. A sliding system that sets how much financial aid a person receives based on income.
Under the new welfare scale, lower-income households get larger payments.
3. A tool for rating the health and comfort of animals or groups in care.
The shelter keeps a welfare scale to track each animal's condition.
4. A range of levels used to compare social well-being across regions.
Researchers placed the two towns on the same welfare scale for comparison.