order of magnitude
noun phrase
: a range of magnitude extending from some value to ten times that value
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The bigger picture is that Blackwell will ramp by an order of magnitude, eventually exceeding Hopper’s revenue.
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Beth Kindig, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
And Adidas has 8 times more sales than Peloton and an order of magnitude more product lines.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
By leveraging freelance talent, businesses like mine, can dynamically align resources with their strategic objectives, driving an order of magnitude in productivity and growth.
—Matthew Mottola, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Moderating a debate, especially one like this, is an order of magnitude harder than conducting a one-on-one interview.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
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Beth Kindig, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
And Adidas has 8 times more sales than Peloton and an order of magnitude more product lines.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
By leveraging freelance talent, businesses like mine, can dynamically align resources with their strategic objectives, driving an order of magnitude in productivity and growth.
—Matthew Mottola, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Moderating a debate, especially one like this, is an order of magnitude harder than conducting a one-on-one interview.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Order of magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20of%20magnitude. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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