Magnitude vs Crucial - What's the difference?
magnitude | crucial |
(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
(countable) An order of magnitude.
(mathematics) A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
(mathematics) Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.
(astronomy) The apparent brightness of a star (on a negative, logarithmic scale); apparent magnitude
(seismology) A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).
Being essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
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, title= (label) Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
Term of approval, particularly when applied to reggae music.
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As a noun magnitude
is (uncountable|countable) the absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.As an adjective crucial is
being essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.magnitude
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Derived terms
* order of magnitude * absolute magnitude * apparent magnitudecrucial
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(en adjective)Nicole Vulser
Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies, passage=The perfume industry is facing a major problem: maintaining constant levels of quality is crucial , but it is increasingly difficult to obtain a regular supply of all the necessary natural ingredients.}}
