› [ C or U ] the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc.:
› [ U ] the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions:
The intensity of their relationship was causing problems.
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- She sang with febrile intensity.
- Scientists use the instrument to measure the intensity of the light.
- The firemen were forced to retreat by the intensity of the heat.
- The intensity of the earthquake is measured on the Richter scale.
- His sculptures are said to have a great emotional intensity.
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