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mag·ni·tude

magnitude

 
 
pronunciation:
maeg nih tud
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: The magnitude of something is how big it is or how far it stretches out.
The magnitude of the universe can make us feel small.
synonyms:
dimension, extent, size
similar words:
amount, mass, quantity, volume
definition 2: If something has magnitude, it has greatness or importance.
The first moon landing was an event of great magnitude.
synonyms:
consequence, greatness, importance
similar words:
gravity, influence, seriousness, weight
definition 3: Scientists measure how bright stars are by using units of magnitude.
The star called Sirius has a high magnitude. It is the brightest star that we see in the sky at night.
definition 4: Scientists measure how strong earthquakes are by using units of magnitude.
A magnitude of 8 means that an earthquake is very, very strong.
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