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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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.
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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
Niche then graded schools on a scale of A+ through D- on these factors.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Scores were awarded on a scale of 1 to 100, largely based on whether utilities are retiring coal plants by 2030, not building new gas plants through 2035, and how the utility’s plan transitioned toward clean energy, also by 2035.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
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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
Niche then graded schools on a scale of A+ through D- on these factors.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Scores were awarded on a scale of 1 to 100, largely based on whether utilities are retiring coal plants by 2030, not building new gas plants through 2035, and how the utility’s plan transitioned toward clean energy, also by 2035.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 14 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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