on a scale of

phrase

used with a range of numbers to show the size, strength, or quality of something
I liked it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give the movie a 9.

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Based on these factors, each area was rated on a scale of zero to 100, with 100 being the most competitive. Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Both storms were extreme, Category 5 events on a scale of dust storm severity, with huge concentrations of dust and wind speeds of about 50 mph (80 kph), according to researchers at Arizona State University, which helped develop the scale. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 First, spend a few weeks documenting your energy peaks and valleys, making an hourly note of your focus and motivations on a scale of one to 10. Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 These are the 10 best whiskeys of the first half of this year that received my highest ratings on a scale of one to 100. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a scale of

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“On a scale of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20scale%20of. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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