magnitude

noun
UK: /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

  1. The great size or importance of something.

    1. I didn't realize the magnitude of the problem.
    2. The magnitude of the earthquake's destruction was truly shocking and devastating.

  2. A number that represents the size or amount of something; quantity or measurement.

    1. The magnitude of the star is very bright.
    2. Scientists use the Richter scale to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

Synonyms

size extent degree amount volume intensity importance significance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "magnitude" in English means: The great size or importance of something., A number that represents the size or amount of something; quantity or measurement..

The phonetic transcription of "magnitude" is /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "magnitude": size, extent, degree, amount, volume, intensity, importance, significance.

Example usage of "magnitude": "I didn't realize the magnitude of the problem.". More examples on the page.