| Scale | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Equal significance of the two elements |
| 3 | Low significance of one element compared to another |
| 5 | Strong significance of one element compared to another |
| 7 | Confirmed dominance of one element over another |
| 9 | Absolute dominance of one element over another |
| 2, 4, 6, 8 Intermediate values between two neighboring levels | |