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severity

[suh-ver-i-tee] / səˈvɛr ɪ ti /


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It can biologically and physically lower the risk of developing osteoarthritis and reduce its severity.

From Science Daily

In accordance with the reduced severity of the defender's crimes, Maguire's sentence was reduced to 15 months.

From BBC

Bathing macaques showed no increase in parasite infection rates or severity.

From Science Daily

Starting points help explain the severity of the selloff.

From Barron's

Economists say it will depend on the operation’s severity and duration.

From The Wall Street Journal