amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
b
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
2
a
: the particulars by which a statement is expanded
b
: an expanded statement
Examples of amplification in a Sentence
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The larger dial adjusts the resistance; the smaller dial controls the amplification of the needle.
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
The drivers have been matched with Class AB amplification, a technology that’s only used on Cambridge Audio’s acclaimed CX Series hi-fi amplifiers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the amplification is engineered in Russia or by Russian influencers.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
What rules would be in place for the speaker's platform for the 2024 Republican National Convention?
Among the rules for use of the speaker's platform are that only city microphones and sound amplification equipment be used.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Musk’s amplification of antisemitism also poses a problem for the U.S. government and thus for American taxpayers generally.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
Other organic conductors that are light sensitive, produce smaller signals that need immediate amplification.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
The band played without traditional amplification to reduce any negative impact on the local ecosystem, while the entire production was powered by generators that ran on a sustainable blend of jet fuel.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Fostering a culture of growth, curiosity and possibility can allow businesses to not only be more personal, but also to thrive, thanks to the amplification of the individual team members’ strengths, talents and skills in collaboration with others.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
The drivers have been matched with Class AB amplification, a technology that’s only used on Cambridge Audio’s acclaimed CX Series hi-fi amplifiers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the amplification is engineered in Russia or by Russian influencers.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
What rules would be in place for the speaker's platform for the 2024 Republican National Convention?
Among the rules for use of the speaker's platform are that only city microphones and sound amplification equipment be used.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Musk’s amplification of antisemitism also poses a problem for the U.S. government and thus for American taxpayers generally.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
Other organic conductors that are light sensitive, produce smaller signals that need immediate amplification.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
The band played without traditional amplification to reduce any negative impact on the local ecosystem, while the entire production was powered by generators that ran on a sustainable blend of jet fuel.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Fostering a culture of growth, curiosity and possibility can allow businesses to not only be more personal, but also to thrive, thanks to the amplification of the individual team members’ strengths, talents and skills in collaboration with others.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
Medical Definition
amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
2
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
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