Thesaurus results for AMPLITUDE

amplitude

noun

ˈam-plə-ˌtüd

Definition of amplitude

as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome

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Recent Examples of amplitude Judges look for amplitude, creativity, style, flow of run and difficulty. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Imagined through a multigenerational lens, the collection offers an amplitude of points of view, inspirations and ideas. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Keith leads us toward this richer amplitude. — Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026 When multiple devices share the same reading, their amplitudes combine. — Ana I. Pérez-Neira, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amplitude

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When work began last summer on the new westside I-285/I-20 interchange, Johnson thought his neighborhood fell in the project’s scope.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Her job, as a senior health-policy official on the White House Domestic Policy Council, is to convert the president’s priorities into the scope and language of documents that will advance the White House’s agenda.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of scope

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Gather Data and Start Analyzing As the full extent of the challenges becomes clearer, data gathering can begin in earnest.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Though the extent of Houthi autonomy from Iran is unclear, the relationship between them is close and their actions coordinated.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Ackman has become more ideological, expanding his crusades into cultural and academic realms.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Though the song is heavily acoustic, its distorted guitar solos hail squarely from the realm of harder rock, and the artificial choirs that seep in toward the end seem to call out to the symphonic citadels of the Norwegian black metallers.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

Definition of realm

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Reviewers suggest sizing up a half or whole size to leave extra room in length and width.

— Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
On beach days, Good Harbor has the width and the real surf, with Thacher Island's twin lighthouses sitting out on the horizon for good measure.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Definition of width

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Thanks to dedicated allergy protocols and an impressive range of gluten-free meals, snacks and desserts, dining can become a part of the magic instead of a source of stress.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Another season-ticket holder from that first year remembered crowds being firmly in the 5,500 range.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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