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amplifier
noun
am·pli·fi·er
ˈam-plə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that amplifies
specifically
: an electronic device (as in a stereo system) for amplifying voltage, current, or power
Examples of amplifier in a Sentence
He plugged his electric guitar into an amplifier.
Recent Examples on the Web
The truly unbelievable aspect of this attack is that it was achieved wirelessly using a pair of simple antennas and an amplifier.
—Levon Gasparian, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The Era 300 houses six drivers, each with its own class D amplifier.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Though relatively sensitive at 92 dB, a high-current amplifier with at least 100 watts will go a long way toward making the Stradivari G2s sing.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The Northern Englishman recently sold 120 guitars and amplifiers, with charities the British Red Cross, Tusk, Brave Hearts of the North East and Teenage Cancer Trust among the beneficiaries.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
This all-in-one integrated amplifier and network player delivers 150 wpc, and can drive two sets of loudspeakers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
But synthetic media seems poised to act as an amplifier—a vehicle to exacerbate the misgivings, biases, and gut feelings of anyone with an internet connection.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024
There’s an integrated 50W per-channel Class D amplifier that provides the musical muscle.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
One of the early online amplifiers of Al-Alim social media activity has been political operative Mike Trujillo, who is working on behalf of an independent campaign to elect Watts as well as candidates in the three other board races.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1546, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing amplifier
Dictionary Entries Near amplifier
Cite this Entry
“Amplifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplifier. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
amplifier
noun
am·pli·fi·er
ˈam-plə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that amplifies
especially
: a device usually using electron tubes or transistors to obtain an increase of voltage, current, or power
Medical Definition
amplifier
noun
am·pli·fi·er
ˈam-plə-ˌfī(ə)r
: one that amplifies
specifically
: an electronic device (as in a computer or sound-reproducing system) for amplifying voltage, current, or power
More from Merriam-Webster on amplifier
Nglish: Translation of amplifier for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about amplifier
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