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
Recent Examples on the Web
For many Arabs wary of Islamist groups, Al Jazeera’s amplification of Hamas voices is a turnoff, said Mr. Khalil, of Cairo University.
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Liam Stack, New York Times, 9 May 2024
The agreement permits peaceful demonstrations on Deering Meadow through June 1, limited to Northwestern community members and no sound amplification devices or tents except for one aid tent.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2024
But the legislation was broadly supported by the committee’s members, who pushed back on the criticism to argue that the ordinance specifically targeted sound amplification, not protest.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Impressive bass response comes from four 5.25-inch woofers in each enclosure, and 1,400 watts of Class D amplification shared between both speakers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Echo chambers caused by algorithmic amplification and filter bubbles enhance the effect and push people's thinking to the extreme.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The new material accommodated both optical parametric amplification and phase modulation within a single cavity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2024
One of the strategists’ aims, European security officials said, was to ensure that the themes placed in European social media filtered back into Ukraine, through reposts and amplification, or by being picked up by Ukrainian politicians keen to boost their profiles with provocative posts.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Always think about the proximity of your space to leave room for amplification and create comfort for both the guests and entertainers.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
Liam Stack, New York Times, 9 May 2024
The agreement permits peaceful demonstrations on Deering Meadow through June 1, limited to Northwestern community members and no sound amplification devices or tents except for one aid tent.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2024
But the legislation was broadly supported by the committee’s members, who pushed back on the criticism to argue that the ordinance specifically targeted sound amplification, not protest.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
Impressive bass response comes from four 5.25-inch woofers in each enclosure, and 1,400 watts of Class D amplification shared between both speakers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Echo chambers caused by algorithmic amplification and filter bubbles enhance the effect and push people's thinking to the extreme.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The new material accommodated both optical parametric amplification and phase modulation within a single cavity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2024
One of the strategists’ aims, European security officials said, was to ensure that the themes placed in European social media filtered back into Ukraine, through reposts and amplification, or by being picked up by Ukrainian politicians keen to boost their profiles with provocative posts.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Always think about the proximity of your space to leave room for amplification and create comfort for both the guests and entertainers.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
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“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 18 May. 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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