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
Energy labels in the UK and the EU show energy efficiency on a scale of A to G, energy consumption, and other details such as volume, noise, and water consumption, where relevant.
—
Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Use single queries requesting feedback scores on a scale of 1-10, then divide the sum of those CSAT scores per 1,000.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Yet the gap disappeared when professors were rated on a scale of 1 to 6.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Ranking your child’s reactions on a scale of one to 10 can help parents and psychologists better understand the severity of these instances.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a scale of
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Use single queries requesting feedback scores on a scale of 1-10, then divide the sum of those CSAT scores per 1,000.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Yet the gap disappeared when professors were rated on a scale of 1 to 6.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Ranking your child’s reactions on a scale of one to 10 can help parents and psychologists better understand the severity of these instances.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a scale of
Cite this Entry
“On a scale of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20scale%20of. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share