on a scale of
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—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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Each potato chip was ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Reliability rankings In Consumer Reports' round-up of reliability, which was scored on a scale of 1-100, Rivian scored a 14.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Couples were judged on a scale of 1-5 on their technique and style, timing and rhythm, compatibility, use of floor, crowd appeal and overall appearance of their attire.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
How full is the tree (on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the fullest)?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Reliability rankings In Consumer Reports' round-up of reliability, which was scored on a scale of 1-100, Rivian scored a 14.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Couples were judged on a scale of 1-5 on their technique and style, timing and rhythm, compatibility, use of floor, crowd appeal and overall appearance of their attire.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
How full is the tree (on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the fullest)?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
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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 4 Nov. 2025.
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