magnitude
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: magnitudes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
Noun
Examples
And on a programme of works of this magnitude, passengers will need to be mindful of the age-old maxim of 'no gain without pain'.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An order of magnitude.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “magnitude” mean?
The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
Is “magnitude” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.