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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Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The coffee makers were scored on a scale of one to five based on:
Ease of Use: The best machines were easy to navigate, set up, and clean.
—Rennie Dyball, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Our editors tasted each individual cider and ranked it on a scale of 1 to 5, taking tasting notes for each one.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Firmness Mattresses come in a variety of firmness levels that fall on a scale of one to 10, with one being the softest and 10 being the firmest.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The coffee makers were scored on a scale of one to five based on:
Ease of Use: The best machines were easy to navigate, set up, and clean.
—Rennie Dyball, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Our editors tasted each individual cider and ranked it on a scale of 1 to 5, taking tasting notes for each one.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Firmness Mattresses come in a variety of firmness levels that fall on a scale of one to 10, with one being the softest and 10 being the firmest.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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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 18 Jan. 2025.
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