A variant of a scale of one to dead used to judge situations where a minor mistake has occurred that could nevertheless cause the deaths of all involved. Commonly used in space stations, submarines, nuclear power stations and anywhere else that requires a rapid response to minor errors if everyone isn't going to die.
Nuclear Physicist: Fortunately, we managed to contain the situation before it could deteriorate further.
Reporter: Just how bad is it, on a scale of one to OMG we're all gonna die?
Nuclear Physicist: I doubt it's more than a five. Can we finish this conversation in the bunker?
by antimorph June 09, 2007
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Man, that girl is an 11 on a 1-10 female atractiveness scale
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Quality of Life Scale

A way of measuring quality of life using life expectancy, GDP, and other factors.
by Ben Wingert December 15, 2022
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Trent Scale

The hardest scale in the world. On this scale if you get a 5 that is a 10 on any regular scale. Anytime you are rated on the Trent Scale you know it will be a harsh rating.
“How do I look?”
“Probably a 4 on the Trent Scale.”
“Yay, that’s like a 8 on a real scale!!”
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susky scale

Scale used at Susquehanna university to determine the rating of an individuals appearance. It is an automatic +2 to what the individual would be rated out of 10 due to the lack of attractive people on campus
She is a susky scale 7. (This means she is a real life 5)
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The “Cove” Scale

Forgot rating a person 1 to 10, instead try using the “Cove” scale whenever you are describing how you would rate another person to a friend.

The cove scale is a rating from 1 - 4

1 - I wouldn’t date them and I don’t know why anybody else would.

2 - I wouldn’t date them but I can see why other people would.

3 - I would date them but I can see why other people wouldn’t.

4 - I would date them but I can see why other people would.
Met this girl last night at the club, she was 4 on The “Cove” Scale
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