amplification

noun

Definition of amplificationnext
1
as in enhancement

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2
as in addition

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Recent Examples of amplification That regulatory status is what separates the AirPods feature from generic sound amplification apps or headphone EQ tweaks. — Allison Palmer july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 So the aid isn't simply turned up; it's programmed to boost the high pitches a lot and the low ones barely at all—a different amount of amplification at every frequency, matched to the exact shape of your hearing loss. — Angela Haupt, Time, 29 June 2026 Since day one, music has always been my artistic vehicle to amplify creativity, connection, community, collaboration, and maximum amplification of human emotion. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2026 But the process of light-amplification has straitened the storytelling. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amplification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplification
  1. enhancement
  2. addition
  3. magnification
  4. adjustment
  5. exaggeration
  6. modification
  7. alteration
  8. deletion
Noun
  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • These odds remain unchanged despite the addition of British ticket buyers.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of addition
Noun
  • The update also adds some customization options to Widgets, a more precise magnification tool, and improved stability with certain Bluetooth devices.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 July 2026
  • The 50mm object lenses admit plenty of light and the 18x magnification brings the cosmos closer than some telescopes.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Definition of magnification
Noun
  • That’s one adjustment Timu, previously a defensive assistant before taking on a full-time position coach role this spring, has been forced to make.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, Social Security benefits receive cost-of-living adjustments.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of adjustment
Noun
  • If that sounds like an exaggeration, look no further than online travel booking service provider Expedia.
    — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That may sound like an exaggeration, but higher education will almost certainly have to become more remedial.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Some critics contend that this approach may not be widely applicable, with workers in many hourly or low wage jobs unlikely to be employed at companies that would adopt this modification.
    — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of modification
Noun
  • The avenue lies within the city’s original historic district, where preservation rules tightly regulate new construction and alterations.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The coalition said a data center would need 20 megawatts of power, which the group believes would require significant alterations to the building.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • The grand declicking, then, is not mainly an act of deletion.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • My company contact says the developers are looking to include secure deletion in the next version.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of deletion

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