Magnitude

/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The great size or extent of something.
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.0 on the Richter scale.
The importance, level, or seriousness of something.
The magnitude of the problem requires immediate action.
A numerical quantity or value.
In physics, we often assess the magnitude of forces acting on an object.
In astronomy, a measure of the brightness of a celestial object.
The star's magnitude indicates that it is one of the brightest in the night sky.

Etymology

From Latin 'magnitude', meaning greatness, size, or importance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in magnitude:
Referring to something of great size or importance.
of monumental magnitude:
Something that is extremely significant or impactful.
magnitude of challenge:
The level of difficulty or extent of a problem.

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Slang Meanings

Big deal
Landing that account was a magnitude move for the company.
Huge impact
The new policy change has magnitude vibes across the organization.