order of magnitude

noun phrase

: a range of magnitude extending from some value to ten times that value

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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 Each year, the Ig Nobel Board of Governors receives about 10,000 new nominations—an order of magnitude more than the Nobel Prizes. —

Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for order of magnitude

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of order of magnitude was in 1875

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“Order of magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20of%20magnitude. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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