on a scale of

idiom

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.

Examples of on a scale of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Daniel Robert, University of Bristol Electrostatic forces act on a scale of millimeters and centimeters, but their collective impact could be much larger. quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024 Pereira rated them all on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most formidable potential opponent. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Each tea was ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 Judged on a scale of 0-100, a higher value indicates a higher difficulty. Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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