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amp: device that increases sound volume
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Definition of amp - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicdevice that increases sound volume
  • He plugged his guitar into the amp.
amplifier loudspeaker speaker
2.
electricityTECH.unit of electric currentTECH.
  • The circuit can handle up to 10 amps.
ampere electric current

Verb

tr.
1.
audioincrease the volume or intensity of sound
  • They amped up the music for the party.
amplify boost increase
2.
intensityincrease the level or amount of something
  • They amped up their efforts to win the match.
boost elevate enhance
3.
excitementRaremake someone more excited or energeticRare
  • The coach amped up the team before the game.
energize invigorate stimulate
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make someone or something more excited, with greater strength or intensity
The coach tried to amp up the team before the game.
unit of electric charge equal to one ampere for one hour
The battery has a capacity of 100 amp-hours.
amp-hrabbr.
amount of electric charge a battery can give in one hour
This battery has a 2 amp-hr rating.

Origin of amp

Greek, ampere (unit of electric current)

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chemistry
relating to an AMP chemical group in nucleic acids
chemistry
enzyme converting ATP to cyclic AMP

Examples of amp in a sentence

  • She adjusted the settings on the amp.
  • The device requires a minimum of 5 amps to operate.
  • He measured the amps to ensure the system's safety.
  • The DJ amped the bass for the crowd.
  • She amped her guitar solo during the concert.
  • The DJ amped the music to energize the crowd.

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  1. French:ampli, monter, ...
  2. German:Verstärker, aufdrehen, ...
  3. Italian:amplificatore, alzare, ...
  4. Spanish:amplificador, amplificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:amplificador, aumentar, ...
  6. Chinese:扩音器, 调高, ...
  7. Japanese:アンプ, 大音量にする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضَخِّم صَوْت, رفع الصوت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְבֵּר, לְהַגְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:усилитель, усиливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювач, збільшувати гучність, ...
  12. Hindi:एम्पलीफायर, बढ़ाना, ...
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Definition of AMP - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

google formatTECH.web system that speeds phone browsing by simplifying codeTECH.
  • Many news sites used AMP so articles opened quickly on phones.
cerebral nervous neurological

Abbreviation

1.
abr: ampereTECH.unit measuring electric current flow in a circuitTECH.
  • The current is 5 AMP in this wire.
amp
2.
abr: adenosine monophosphateTECH.chemical in cells important for making energyTECH.
  • AMP levels increased during the experiment.
adenosine monophosphate
3.
abr: Amplified BibleRareversion of the Bible with extra explanationsRare
  • She reads the AMP for deeper understanding.
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chemical messenger that helps cells respond to signals
Cyclic AMP is important in many cell processes.

Origin of AMP

Greek amphi (both)

Examples of AMP in a sentence

  • AMP pages often rank higher in mobile search results.
  • This device needs a 10 AMP fuse.
  • The meter reads 2 AMP right now.
  • Researchers measured AMP in muscle tissue.
  • AMP plays a role in cellular metabolism.
  • The AMP includes detailed footnotes.

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  1. French:pages mobiles accélérées, A, ...
  2. German:AMP, A, ...
  3. Italian:pagine mobili accelerate, A, ...
  4. Spanish:páginas móviles aceleradas, A, ...
  5. Portuguese:páginas móveis aceleradas, A, ...
  6. Chinese:加速移动页面, 安培, ...
  7. Japanese:モバイル向け高速表示用ウェブフォーマット, アンペア, ...
  8. Arabic:صَفَحَاتٌ مُسَرَّعَةٌ لِلْهَوَاتِفِ الْمَحْمُولَةِ, أمبير, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹרְמָט AMP מוּאָץ לַמוֹבַּיְיל שֶׁל גּוּגְּל, אַמְפֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:ускоренные мобильные страницы, А, ...
  11. Ukrainian:технологія прискорених мобільних сторінок, А, ...
  12. Hindi:AMP, एंपियर, ...

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