amplitude

noun

ˈam-plə-ˌtüd How to pronounce amplitude (audio)
Definition of amplitudenext
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome

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Recent Examples of amplitude The volume of this object is indeed computing the scattering amplitudes in question. — Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026 Judges look for amplitude, creativity, style, flow of run and difficulty. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Imagined through a multigenerational lens, the collection offers an amplitude of points of view, inspirations and ideas. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Keith leads us toward this richer amplitude. — Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amplitude
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  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. realm
  4. width
  5. range
Noun
  • But now, his organization and others are hearing from hundreds of people and believe the scope of the revocations is much larger.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s scope widened, from an initial focus on Texas to a broader approach that included stories from Florida, Louisiana and New Jersey as well.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • The new study highlights that cardiac neurons are similarly heterogenous and that the extent of their functions has yet to be uncovered.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To the extent that jobs leave the state, the state would lose personal income tax from those employees, but Paramount would likely have to retain a substantial workforce in the state to continue to do business in the film and TV industry.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • It was worshipped as a goddess, believed to drive people mad, and even considered a realm for the dead.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An early road bout with Auburn should put him to the test, but the Commodores may be a year out from their next venture back into the realm of college football notoriety.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Miller was charged Monday in Jasper County with failure to drive on the right half of a roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The tornado produced wind gusts of up to 65 mph and traveled about 2 miles, with a width of approximately 90 yards.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Understanding how cardiac neurons function could lead to new therapies for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and myocardial infarctions.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of range

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