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magnitude in Swedish

magnitude in Swedish is magnitud, storlek, skenbar magnitud — magnitude means the size, scale, or importance of something.

magnitude in Swedish

magnitud
noun
storlek
noun
(mathematics) A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
magnitud
noun
(mathematics) A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
skenbar magnitud
noun
(uncountable) The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude
skenbar magnitud
noun
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.
längd
noun
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.
magnitud
noun
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.
norm
noun
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.

What does "magnitude" mean?

  1. noun The size, scale, or importance of something.
    "Nobody had realised the magnitude of the task ahead."
  2. noun A number on a scale used to measure how strong an earthquake is.
    "The magnitude of the tremor was too small for anyone to feel."
  3. noun (astronomy) A number on a scale used to measure how bright a star or other object appears.
    "Astronomers compare stars by their magnitude, where smaller numbers mean brighter objects."
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magnitude in a sentence

  • Nobody had realised the magnitude of the task ahead.
  • Officials are only now grasping the magnitude of the disaster.
  • The magnitude of the tremor was too small for anyone to feel.
  • Scientists measure the magnitude of each earthquake using instruments called seismographs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "magnitude" in Swedish?
"magnitude" in Swedish is magnitud, storlek, skenbar magnitud. magnitude means: The size, scale, or importance of something.
How do you use "magnitude" in a sentence?
Example: "Nobody had realised the magnitude of the task ahead." In Swedish, "magnitude" is magnitud, storlek, skenbar magnitud.
Are there other ways to say "magnitude" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "magnitude": magnitud, storlek, skenbar magnitud, längd, norm.
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