ratingscale
nounUK /ˈreɪtɪŋ skeɪl/
US /ˈreɪtɪŋ skeɪl/
A rating scale is a set of numbers or words used to show how good or bad something is.
The teacher used a rating scale from one to five to grade our projects.
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2. A tool in surveys where people pick a number to show how they feel about something.
The survey asked customers to use a rating scale to rate the service.
3. A chart used in sports or contests to compare how well players or teams perform.
The judges used a rating scale to decide who won the singing contest.
4. A way to measure pain or mood in a hospital by choosing a face or number.
The nurse showed a rating scale with faces so the child could say how much it hurt.