on a scale of

phrase

—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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Right now, the Kp index is expected to peak at 5 on a scale of 0 to 9. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Wednesday will feature morning and evening storm chances with a slight threat — 2 on a scale of 5— of severe conditions. — Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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