intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē 
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (such as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time)
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Examples of intensity in a Sentence
the intensity of the sun's rays
the intensity of the argument
The sun shone with great intensity.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The dueling rallies show the intensity candidates have focused on Wisconsin, with visits from the candidates and surrogates daily in the last few weeks of the election.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The storm's speed, direction, and intensity are expected to shift over the next 24 to 48 hours, providing a clearer picture of which states may be in Rafael's path.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The dueling rallies show the intensity candidates have focused on Wisconsin, with visits from the candidates and surrogates daily in the last few weeks of the election.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme strength, force, or feeling
2
: the degree or amount of a quality or condition
the intensity of an electric field
Medical Definition
intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of surface, charge, mass, or time)
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