magnitude

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: mag-ni-tude (3)

English Definition

The great size or extent of something, or numerical quantity/value.

Example Sentence

We realized the magnitude of the problem.

US IPA /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

UK IPA /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/

size extent scale importance grandeur

insignificance smallness triviality