noun · academic
magnitude
UK/ˈmægnɪtjuːd/US/ˈmægnɪtuːd/MAG·ni·tude
the size, extent, or importance of something
Examples
“The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale.”
“Researchers underestimated the magnitude of the problem.”
“Policymakers must consider both the magnitude and duration of economic shocks.”
Band 8 sentence
“The study revealed the full magnitude of urban pollution, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory action.”
Collocations
- magnitude of
- measured magnitude
- reduce the magnitude
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'size' for abstract concepts like 'magnitude of the problem'→magnitude
The magnitude was seven.→The magnitude was seven on the Richter scale.
Say it for a higher band
5size→6scale→7+magnitude
Synonyms
scale
Easily confused
scale
“The scale of the project is large, but the magnitude of its impact remains unclear.”
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