magnitude

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

2 Definition

An order of magnitude.

3 Definition

A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically

4 Definition

Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.

5 Definition

A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.

6 Definition

A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).