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magnitudes

/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːdz/ /ˈmæɡnɪtuːdz/

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noun

Magnitudes, tamaño, importancia

The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

Examples :

"The magnitudes of the students' test scores varied greatly, with some earning perfect scores and others failing. "

Las magnitudes de las calificaciones de los estudiantes variaron mucho, algunos obtuvieron puntajes perfectos y otros reprobaron.

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noun

Orden de magnitud

An order of magnitude.

Examples :

"The difference in cost between a bicycle and a car can be several magnitudes. "

La diferencia de costo entre una bicicleta y un automóvil puede ser de varios órdenes de magnitud.

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noun

Magnitudes, cantidades

A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically

Examples :

"The earthquake's magnitudes on the Richter scale helped scientists compare the severity of different tremors. "

Las magnitudes del terremoto en la escala de Richter ayudaron a los científicos a comparar la severidad de diferentes temblores.

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noun

Magnitudes, normas

Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.

Examples :

"The magnitudes of the forces involved in pushing the stalled car were calculated to determine if enough people were helping. "

Se calcularon las magnitudes de las fuerzas involucradas en empujar el coche averiado para determinar si había suficiente gente ayudando.

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noun

Magnitudes

A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.

Examples :

"The telescope allowed us to see stars with magnitudes too faint to be seen with the naked eye, revealing objects much dimmer than those visible without help. "

El telescopio nos permitió ver estrellas con magnitudes demasiado débiles para ser vistas a simple vista, revelando objetos mucho más tenues que los visibles sin ayuda.

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Magnitud

A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).

Examples :

"The news reported that the earthquakes yesterday were of magnitudes 4.2 and 5.8. "

Las noticias informaron que los terremotos de ayer fueron de magnitudes 4.2 y 5.8.

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