severity
intensity
[U] Uncountable
pl: severities
This term conveys a sense of harshness or extreme intensity that often carries a negative or alarming weight. It is frequently employed in medical, legal, or meteorological contexts to quantify the degree of a problem, such as the intensity of a symptom or the gravity of a crime, shifting the focus from the nature of the event to its magnitude.
Used to describe the general degree of intensity or harshness, such as the severity of a disease or a penalty.
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Severity varies by case.