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.

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