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magnitude

noun/ˈmæɡnɪtud/

the great size or extent of something

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale, indicating its extreme power and potential for destruction.

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word origin — from Latin 'magnitudo', from 'magnus' meaning 'great' or 'large'