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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Kalinowski also had operators quantify their relationship with McDonald's corporate arm on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent.
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Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Moderate-intensity—your effort feels like a 4 to 6 on a scale of 1 to 10—cardio can include low-impact aerobic workouts like brisk walking, light cycling, elliptical use, swimming, water aerobics, hiking, rowing, and stair climbing.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The Kp index is expected to peak at 5 on a scale of 9.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Each pickle was ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Moderate-intensity—your effort feels like a 4 to 6 on a scale of 1 to 10—cardio can include low-impact aerobic workouts like brisk walking, light cycling, elliptical use, swimming, water aerobics, hiking, rowing, and stair climbing.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The Kp index is expected to peak at 5 on a scale of 9.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Each pickle was ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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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 16 Feb. 2026.
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