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
If a bunch of grandfather clocks are put in room together, for example, the biggest amplitude signal will entrain the others.
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In turn, the August 2 event created seismic waves with about three times the amplitude of a 2.5 magnitude event that represents the high end of typical activity in the region.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2025
The tsunami amplitude offshore was probably more like an inch, Fedderson said.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Although aspects of treatment such as electrode placement were fairly standardized, the current amplitude was personalized to each patient, and sometimes individual exercises, said Moritz.
—Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2024
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In turn, the August 2 event created seismic waves with about three times the amplitude of a 2.5 magnitude event that represents the high end of typical activity in the region.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2025
The tsunami amplitude offshore was probably more like an inch, Fedderson said.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Although aspects of treatment such as electrode placement were fairly standardized, the current amplitude was personalized to each patient, and sometimes individual exercises, said Moritz.
—Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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And by looking at the broader scope of medical data, these researchers found that almost all the cases did have traditional, modifiable risks in their chart before developing cardiovascular disease, Cheng said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The scale and influence of Nashville's healthcare industry cluster is national in scope, generating more than half a million jobs globally, according to the Council.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jim Cramer agrees with Buffett's philosophy — to an extent.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Travis Kelce may have kept it 100 on most things this summer, but the extent of his knowledge about Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl may not have been one of them.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Amid a complex international scenario, White Milano organizers continue to look beyond the realm of the traditional trade show paradigm, strengthening its partnership with Middle East buyers and brands.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This month invites you into the realms of emotional mastery and deep inner work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mapping means travelers with disabilities measure more than 200 data points, such as bed heights or doorway widths, since accessibility is far from one-size-fits-all, but rather that various needs can be met.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Delta’s website, Comfort+ seats are the same width as standard economy but provide more legroom.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This affordable and machine-washable version comes in a range of 21 colors.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Viki offers a range of free and subscription streaming options and is widely distributed across Samsung, LG and other connected TV platforms.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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