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1. (n.) amplification
the act of amplifying or the state of being amplified.
2. amplification
expansion of a statement, narrative, etc., as for rhetorical purposes.
3. amplification
a statement, narrative, etc., so expanded.
4. amplification
the matter or substance used to expand an idea, statement, or the like.
5. amplification
increase in the strength of current, voltage, or power.
6. amplification
(not in technical use) increase in the loudness of sound, esp. by mechanical or electronic means.
Etymology: (1540–50; < L amplificātiō)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) amplification, elaboration
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
"a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed"
2. (noun) amplification, gain
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
3. (noun) amplification
(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Amplification
the act of amplifying or enlarging in dimensions; enlargement; extension
2. (noun) Amplification
the enlarging of a simple statement by particularity of description, the use of epithets, etc., for rhetorical effect; diffuse narrative or description, or a dilating upon all the particulars of a subject
3. (noun) Amplification
the matter by which a statement is amplified; as, the subject was presented without amplifications
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