severity - harshness, strictness, or extent
The noun form of the adjective severe, it can refer to a serious extent (of injuries, of discipline) or more rarely plainness, without adornment (severe style of dress).
Meaning 'action that is harder or more far-reaching on a scale of measurement of some kind,' 'severity' can only be precisely determined within its context of use. For example, the severity of a teacher's response to student-plagiarism can be determined relative to other teachers' responses or, in a more absolute (yet still contextual) way, to the official response dictated by the standards of the school or school-system involved.
How dangerous something is! It's jargon, a term usually used for describing the seriousness of a disease.
We had to sever the tree root that was causing cracks in our driveway. A power saw can easily sever a finger if the user is careless. Doctors must be careful not to sever any nerves when doing facial surgery. The lumberjack severed the tree.
Condition or event that increases the frequency or severity of a problem. Cause which is not self sufficent and which contribute to something. e.g being absent.
A synonym for severe would be serious or grave.
This quote is in Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare) and I was wondering what 'starved with her severity' means.
misdemeanor
Felony
stern
The degree to which an incident will impact task achievement or organizational readiness.
On an immigration warrant "severity F" means the person arrested will be released into ICE custody. It is always best to discuss legal matters with your lawyer.
Severity is the condition of being severe. Sentences with severity: "The criminals were punished based on the severity of their crimes." "Mom did not know the severity of the damage."
SEVERITY
A level of severity of a certain type of arthrits in the spine or back
The severity of the crime meant the judge had no choice but to sentence him to be hanged.We have never experienced a storm of this severity before.He did not realise the severity of his actions until he saw the police waiting for him outside.
Does a mild headache still mean you have a headache? Does a mild sprained wrist mean you have a sprained wrist. Yes, you either have carpal tunnel or you don't. The severity depends on whether you need an Advil or an operation. It's not a measure of degree of whether you have it or not, it's a measure of severity. Can you function with it or not? Talk to your doctor.
The Wake of Severity was created in 1989.