a set of numbers, amounts, etc. within a larger set, used to measure or compare the level of something

This subscale assessed how much adolescents enjoyed their classes.

Five factors were identified and each corresponds to one sub-scale. 已经确定了五个因素，每个因素对应一个子量表。

smaller than other similar things

The company is still subscale in an industry where size is important.

The company grew quickly from sub-scale to being a market leader. 该公司迅速从次级规模发展成为市场领导者。