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amplitude

noun

ˈam-plə-ˌtüd How to pronounce amplitude (audio)
Definition of amplitudenext
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 The volume of this object is indeed computing the scattering amplitudes in question. — Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for amplitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. realm
  4. width
  5. range
Noun
  • Requiring clear and standardized reporting on how 340B savings are deployed and properly defining the program scope can return the program to its original goal of supporting vulnerable patients rather than hospital bottom lines.
    — Christina Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The coverage at the North Portico was scheduled to be open to pre-credentialed media, a wider scope of reporters and photographers than the White House press pool.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • The extent and cost of the repairs needed, as well as a fire in 2021, have delayed the reopening of the castle and the surrounding area.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • Funke, as a whole, keeps fine-tuning in both the savory and sweet realms.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Gap took the idea into a more accessible realm during New York Fashion Week, announcing its new Five-Pocket Tote and the rest of Reed Krakoff’s GapBag collection with a large installation of the model at Rockefeller Center.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • To join the platform, all listings are vetted and must meet a comprehensive list of specifications like ramps, step-free entrances, minimum door widths, and accessible parking.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In photos of the terrapin hatchling, the turtle appears to be roughly the same size as the width of two fingers.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • The equipment changes add to a range of efforts Peloton is making to boost its business.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Soon Ponant will also deploy the RESQ Robot, a device inspired by sea turtles that’s engineered for close-range, low-impact recording of marine fauna.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of range

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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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