What does magnitude mean?
Magnitude means (uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something..
Magnitude
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
- (countable) An order of magnitude.
- (mathematics) A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
- (mathematics) Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.
- (astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.
- (seismology) A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).
Example Sentences
And on a programme of works of this magnitude, passengers will need to be mindful of the age-old maxim of 'no gain without pain'.
Synonyms for magnitude
Antonyms for magnitude
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Word Forms
- magnitudes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for magnitude?
Common synonyms include order of magnitude.
What is the opposite of magnitude?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use magnitude in a sentence?
And on a programme of works of this magnitude, passengers will need to be mindful of the age-old maxim of 'no gain without pain'.
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