Severity
/sɪˈvɛrɪti/
Severity refers to the degree of seriousness, intensity, or harshness in a situation, condition, or action.
Examples
- The government responded quickly due to the severity of the storm.
- Severity levels in software bugs help prioritize fixes.
- He was punished with surprising severity.
- She regretted not understanding the severity of her actions.
- The doctor explained the severity of the patient's condition.
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