Jul 12, 2012 · The meaning of MAGNITUDE is great size or extent. How to use magnitude in a sentence.

In mathematics, the magnitude or size of a mathematical object is a property which determines whether the object is larger or smaller than other objects of the same kind.

In Physics, magnitude is defined as the maximum extent of size and the direction of an object. Magnitude is used as a common factor in vector and scalar quantities.

Magnitude is also a measure of the brightness of a star as it appears from earth. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of how strong or violent it is. The magnitudes of the …

A star’s brightness measured as either absolute magnitude or apparent magnitude. The latter states brightness in the sky on a scale from -26.8 (the Sun, brightest) to +25 (the faintest).

Definition of magnitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Magnitude is used in stating the size or extent of something such as a star, earthquake, or explosion.