📏magnitude

noun
/ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Meaning

the great size, extent, or importance of something
The great size or extent of something; importance

Example Sentences

The magnitude of the earthquake shocked the nation.

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

Example Expressions

of great magnitude

Synonyms

extent, scale, size, importance, intensity, significance
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extent, scale, size, importance, intensity
Entry 2
size, extent, scale, importance, significance

Antonyms

triviality, insignificance, smallness, minuteness
Entry 1
triviality, insignificance, smallness
Entry 2
insignificance, smallness, triviality, minuteness

Collocations

earthquake magnitude, magnitude of problem, magnitude scale, magnitude of the problem, order of magnitude, star magnitude
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earthquake magnitude, magnitude of problem, magnitude scale
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earthquake magnitude, magnitude of the problem, order of magnitude, star magnitude

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