amplifier

noun

am·pli·fi·er | \ˈam-plə-ˌfī(-ə)r

Definition of amplifier

: 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

My next move was to get an amplifier and a pair of passive monitor speakers. — Paul Miller, The Verge, "Hearing music again," 6 May 2018 Most potential population structures didn’t seem theoretically capable of being strong amplifiers. — John Rennie, WIRED, "This Mutation Math Shows How Life Keeps on Evolving," 1 July 2018 The group isn't composed of one or two DJs tucked behind a set of decks hidden behind a wall of amplifiers and screens. — Yoshina Okamoto, Anchorage Daily News, "Grammy-nominated electronic dance band headlines Solstice Brewfest in Denali," 21 June 2018 The laptop connects to a homespun hemispherical speaker, made by adding car speaker drivers and high-efficiency amplifiers to Ikea salad bowls. — Arielle Pardes, WIRED, "The Aural Magic of Stanford's Laptop Orchestra," 8 June 2018 Imagine rolling up the doors on a set of storage trailers and seeing more than 70 drums, multiple sets of cymbals, amplifiers, drum stands and just for good measure, enough mechanic tools to start a car repair shop. — Prescotte Stokes Iii, star-telegram, "Did your band lose more than 70 drum sets? Police found them – and more," 24 Feb. 2018 Because the Star magnifies the effects of natural selection, the scientists labeled it an amplifier. — John Rennie, WIRED, "This Mutation Math Shows How Life Keeps on Evolving," 1 July 2018 Mitchell later began carrying amplifiers after the Beatles’ landmark 1964 visit to the United States. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, "Guitar Center looked ready for its swan song, but now the retailer is gearing up for an encore," 6 June 2018 The cables that carry the current to the microwave amplifier run along the arm of the torsion bar. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "NASA’s EM-drive is a magnetic WTF-thruster," 21 May 2018

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