magnitude
Translation
magnitude, scale, size, importance
Examples
We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
We did not realise 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 large size or importance of (sth.) We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scale, size, extent, importance; Antonyms: smallness, insignificance
Etymology
From Latin 'magnitudo' (greatness), from 'magnus' (great).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the Richter magnitude scale for earthquakes to remember its meaning of great size or importance.