measurement scale
nounUK /ˈmeʒəmənt skeɪl/
US /ˈmeʒərmənt skeɪl/
A measurement scale is a set of marks or numbers used to show size, amount, or level.
The ruler has a measurement scale marked in centimetres.
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2. A system for rating or ranking things, such as from low to high.
The survey used a measurement scale from one to five.
3. A set of numbers or categories used in statistics to describe data.
Height is recorded on a measurement scale in metres.
4. The markings on a measuring instrument that show its values.
The bathroom scale's measurement scale goes up to 150 kilograms.