a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something
How would you rate his work on a scale of 1 to 5?
The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes, providing a numerical representation.
Economic indicators on a global scale help policymakers assess the overall health of the economy.
Public opinion surveys use a scale to gauge respondents' attitudes on various issues.
The music teacher introduced the concept of the chromatic scale to illustrate pitch variation.
