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magnitude

Pronunciation: [ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tud]

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Learn how to use magnitude in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) the size or amount of something. It helps us understand how big or important something is, like in numbers or measurements.

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.0, which means it was very strong.

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The candle's light could not compare in magnitude to the bright stadium lights.

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What is the magnitude of the largest planet in our solar system?

Context: “importance”

(noun) how important or serious something is. This helps us understand the impact of an event or situation.

Example

The magnitude of her achievement impressed everyone at the ceremony.

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The problem seemed small at first, but its true magnitude was quickly realized.

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Do you think the magnitude of the issue has been fully understood?

Context: “math”

(noun) the value of a number that tells us how much of something there is, usually in terms of distance or amount.

Example

In math class, we learned that the magnitude of a vector shows its length.

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I thought the magnitude of the error was small, but it actually changed everything.

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Can you find the magnitude of this vector using the formula?

How to pronounce magnitude

Pronunciation: [ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tud]

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