magnitude
//ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd//
Noun
magnitudeSingular
magnitudesPlural
1
The great size, extent, or importance of something.
It is difficult to grasp the magnitude of this disaster.
2
A numerical measure of the brightness of a celestial object, such as a star.
Sirius has an apparent magnitude of -1.46, making it the brightest star in the night sky.
3
A numerical value representing the size or strength of an earthquake on a logarithmic scale.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale.