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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This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index (GI), a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Each plan has a quality rating on a scale of 1 to 5.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Afterwards, students critiqued and graded their peers’ dishes on a scale of one to five.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
By midafternoon Thursday, particulate matter levels in the Chicago area had reached an index of 165 on a scale of 500, which is considered unhealthy for the general public.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Each plan has a quality rating on a scale of 1 to 5.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Afterwards, students critiqued and graded their peers’ dishes on a scale of one to five.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
By midafternoon Thursday, particulate matter levels in the Chicago area had reached an index of 165 on a scale of 500, which is considered unhealthy for the general public.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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