magnitude
Translation
magnitude, importance, scale
Examples
We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0.
Grammar Patterns
the magnitude of ((sth.)) the great size or importance of (sth.) They underestimated the magnitude of the task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scale, size, importance, extent
Etymology
From Latin 'magnitudo' (greatness), from 'magnus' (great).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'magnitude' of an earthquake - its great size or scale.