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.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across both billion-dollar corporations and startups, Tiffany explained why companies should stop chasing shiny new tactics, focus on fixing existing systems, and use AI as an amplifier rather than a replacement.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
While Mullen’s work circulates primarily through podcasts and online clips, SNL remains one of the most powerful amplifiers of funny.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The lagoon acts as an amplifier.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
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“Amplifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplifier. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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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
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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 computer or sound-reproducing system) for amplifying voltage, current, or power
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