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
But a medal will likely require her to nail an extra level of difficulty against competitors whose runs often contain more amplitude and rotations.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
That pursuit of amplitude was the origin of a journey that’s seen the brother-sister duo emerge from a diehard skiing family as two of the best halfpipe skiers in the world.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement And speed builds amplitude—height off a jump—a key for snowboarding gold.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Photonic systems encode information directly into light—using photon number, polarization, phase, and amplitude to encode and transmit the signals through optical fibers.
—Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
That pursuit of amplitude was the origin of a journey that’s seen the brother-sister duo emerge from a diehard skiing family as two of the best halfpipe skiers in the world.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement And speed builds amplitude—height off a jump—a key for snowboarding gold.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Photonic systems encode information directly into light—using photon number, polarization, phase, and amplitude to encode and transmit the signals through optical fibers.
—Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amplitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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Smart compares its scope to WannaCry, the high-profile global ransomware attack that affected more than 200,000 computers in 2017.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The turnout reflected the scope of the loss.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Massive basin never seen before For the first time, astronauts have seen the full extent of this lunar basin with their own eyes, according to NASA.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The extent of the injuries to the other victim has not been released.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Detecting a single photon is difficult, but as scientists delve into the quantum realm, even microwave photons can make a difference.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to the Forest Service, arrowleaf balsamroot has a deep tap root that can grow to the width of a hand.—
Bruce Whiting,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two-dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang and must not exceed 60 inches in width or height.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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What to expect Attendees can expect a range of local chefs and vendors serving traditional fish plates alongside dishes influenced by a variety of cultural backgrounds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Boomer went 11-for-15 on field goals last season, with all four misses coming in the 40-49-yard range.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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