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
In turn, the August 2 event created seismic waves with about three times the amplitude of a 2.5 magnitude event that represents the high end of typical activity in the region.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2025
Instead, the highest wave amplitudes recorded were just about 6 feet, Simmers said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2025
San Francisco saw maximum wave amplitudes of 1.2 feet at 2:24 a.m.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Although aspects of treatment such as electrode placement were fairly standardized, the current amplitude was personalized to each patient, and sometimes individual exercises, said Moritz.
—Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2024
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2025
Instead, the highest wave amplitudes recorded were just about 6 feet, Simmers said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2025
San Francisco saw maximum wave amplitudes of 1.2 feet at 2:24 a.m.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Although aspects of treatment such as electrode placement were fairly standardized, the current amplitude was personalized to each patient, and sometimes individual exercises, said Moritz.
—Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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The best way to keep avoidable conflict at bay is to outline day-to-day functions and operational scope for each of you.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the finding closes one chapter in New Hampshire's most infamous homicide investigation, unanswered questions remain about Rasmussen's missing mother and the full scope of killer Terry Rasmussen's crimes.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Almost every modern lens relies on digital corrections to some extent; the 20-200mm just leans on them more heavily than shorter zooms or prime optics.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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What follows are the observations of a trio of housing industry veterans, each with different takes on the extent of -- and possible ways to chip away at – the vexing problem.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dig a hole that is the same depth as your mum, but at least 1 1/2 times the width of the root ball.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Select a size for your kitchen sink The most common width for a kitchen sink is about 30 inches, and most sinks are at least five inches deep but usually closer to 9 or 10 inches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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After two deep misfires, Patrick Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton deep to get within field-goal range.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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After Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina’s second in the 76th minute, Messi tapped in from close range four minutes later to seal Argentina’s win.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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