amplification
ˌæmpləfɪˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of amplification - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationdetailed explanation or expansion of something
  • His speech included an amplification of the original points he made..
elaboration expansion
2.
technologyTECH.the increase in strength of an electrical signalTECH.
  • Amplification is crucial in audio equipment.
boost increase
3.
biologyTECH.the process of making multiple DNA copiesTECH.
  • DNA amplification is essential in genetic research.
copying duplication replication
4.
increaseRarethe act of making something larger or more importantRare
  • The amplification of his achievements impressed everyone.
enlargement expansion
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Expressions with amplification

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used to add more detail or explanation to something
In amplification of his argument, he cited new research.
thing that greatly increases the effect or influence of something
Social media acted as an amplification factor for the protest movement.
enhancing a perspective to influence perception
The media used frame amplification to sway public opinion.
process of making many copies of a gene
Gene amplification can lead to increased protein production.
nucleic acid fragment produced by copying a sequence many times in reactions
The PCR amplification product was visible as a clear band on the gel.
increase of signal strength to drive a heavier electrical load
The final stage of the transmitter handles power amplification for the antenna.

Origin of amplification

Latin, amplificare (to enlarge)

Terms with amplification included in their meaning

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music
guitar that uses electrical amplification to produce sound
voice amplification
portable device amplifying voice in one direction
music
type of guitar without electronic amplification
amplification
setup for amplifying sound in a space
audio wiring
piano with electronic pickups for sound amplification
sound amplification
device setup that amplifies sound for large areas
technology
semiconductor device with three terminals for amplification
amplification device
handheld device that amplifies the voice

Examples of amplification in a sentence

  • Her book offers amplification on the subject.
  • The device uses amplification to boost the signal.
  • Proper amplification improved the radio's reception.
  • The lab focused on the amplification of specific genes.
  • Amplification of DNA sequences is crucial for the experiment.
  • The amplification of the sound made it unbearable.

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  1. French:amplification, renforcement, ...
  2. German:Erläuterung, Verstärkung, ...
  3. Italian:ampliamento, amplificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:ampliación, amplificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolvimento, amplificação, ...
  6. Chinese:扩展, 放大, ...
  7. Japanese:拡充, 増幅, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْسِيع, تَضْخِيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַרְחָבָה, הַגְבָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:расширение, усиление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уточнення, підсилення, ...
  12. Hindi:विस्तार, वृद्धि, ...
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