magnitude

noun

mag·ni·tude ˈmag-nə-ˌtüd How to pronounce magnitude (audio)

-ˌtyüd

: great size or extent

cannot wage a war of such magnitude

A. N. Whitehead

the magnitude of an earthquake

b(1)

: spatial quality : size

able to operate only over distances of very small magnitude

G. W. Gray

(2)

: quantity, number

the savings in amounts of metal … will be of dramatically significant magnitudes

American Fabrics

: the importance, quality, or caliber of something

evil of such magnitude as must, if possible, be prevented

Jane Austen

a writer of first magnitude

Richard Plant

: a number representing the intrinsic (see intrinsic sense 1a) or apparent brightness of a celestial (see celestial entry 1 sense 2) body on a logarithmic scale in which an increase of one unit corresponds to a reduction in the brightness of light by a factor of 2.512

: a numerical quantitative measure expressed usually as a multiple of a standard unit

: the intensity of an earthquake represented by a number on an arbitrary scale

a magnitude six earthquake

Example Sentences

the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless

Recent Examples on the Web When facing progress of this magnitude, the first step toward adoption must be societal buy-in.

Jennifer A. Doudna, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 Have the Rockets ever had a rebuild of this magnitude?

Rahat Huq, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 The series is also coming out on Prime Video, which hasn’t attempted something of this magnitude before.

Andy Meek, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 However, a transaction of this magnitude couldn’t realistically be finalized until the Walton-Penner Family ownership group was in place.

Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Because that would be the only reason for something of this magnitude to take place.

Fox News, 17 Aug. 2022 Losses of this magnitude are unprecedented, and these deaths are largely preventable.

Zachary Siegel, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Normally, a project of this magnitude may have been better served for television or film.

Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 State transportation secretary Jamey Tesler has warned riders that overhauls of this magnitude will take time.

Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	magnitudes
释义	magnitude noun mag·ni·tude ˈmag-nə-ˌtüd -ˌtyüd 1 a : great size or extent cannot wage a war of such magnitude A. N. Whitehead the magnitude of an earthquake b(1) : spatial quality : size able to operate only over distances of very small magnitude G. W. Gray (2) : quantity, number the savings in amounts of metal … will be of dramatically significant magnitudes American Fabrics 2 : the importance, quality, or caliber of something evil of such magnitude as must, if possible, be prevented Jane Austen a writer of first magnitude Richard Plant 3 : a number representing the intrinsic (see intrinsic sense 1a) or apparent brightness of a celestial (see celestial entry 1 sense 2) body on a logarithmic scale in which an increase of one unit corresponds to a reduction in the brightness of light by a factor of 2.512 4 : a numerical quantitative measure expressed usually as a multiple of a standard unit 5 : the intensity of an earthquake represented by a number on an arbitrary scale a magnitude six earthquake Synonyms account consequence import importance moment momentousness significance weight weightiness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless Recent Examples on the Web When facing progress of this magnitude, the first step toward adoption must be societal buy-in. Jennifer A. Doudna, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 Have the Rockets ever had a rebuild of this magnitude? Rahat Huq, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 The series is also coming out on Prime Video, which hasn’t attempted something of this magnitude before. Andy Meek, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 However, a transaction of this magnitude couldn’t realistically be finalized until the Walton-Penner Family ownership group was in place. Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Because that would be the only reason for something of this magnitude to take place. Fox News, 17 Aug. 2022 Losses of this magnitude are unprecedented, and these deaths are largely preventable. Zachary Siegel, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Normally, a project of this magnitude may have been better served for television or film. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 State transportation secretary Jamey Tesler has warned riders that overhauls of this magnitude will take time. Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnitudo, from magnus First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing magnitude absolute magnitude order of magnitude apparent magnitude absolute magnitude order of magnitude apparent magnitude Kids Definition magnitude noun mag·ni·tude ˈmag-nə-ˌtüd -ˌtyüd : greatness of size or importance "How can you term an undertaking of such magnitude mere peddling?" Lloyd Alexander, Time Cat Medical Definition magnitude noun mag·ni·tude ˈmag-nə-ˌt(y)üd : relative size or extent magnitudes noun plural of magnitude as in sizes the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sizes dimensions measurements proportions amplitudes extents measures areas bulks masses volumes immensities
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magnitude

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