amplifier
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪər
amplifier: portable device for amplifying musical instruments
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Noun

1.
musicTECH.portable device for amplifying musical instrumentsTECH.
  • The guitarist plugged into the amplifier for the concert.
amp booster loudspeaker
2.
technologyTECH.device that increases electrical signal strengthTECH.
  • The amplifier improved the sound quality of the speakers.
booster loudspeaker preamp
3.
power boosterperson or thing that makes something more intense
  • The coach was an amplifier of the team's spirit.
enhancer intensifier
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  • amplifier: portable device for amplifying musical instruments
    portable device for amplifying musical instruments
  • amplifier: device that increases electrical signal strength
    device that increases electrical signal strength

Expressions with amplifier

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electronic device that amplifies voltage signals
The operational amplifier boosted the weak signal from the microphone..
electronic amplifier designed to boost weak signals while adding very little noise
The antenna feeds into a low noise amplifier before the receiver stage.
amplifier with high linearity and low distortion
The class-a amplifier provides clear sound quality.
electronic circuit that boosts voltage difference between two inputs while ignoring common signals
The engineer connected the sensor to a differential amplifier for accurate measurements.
electronic audio device that boosts sound signals using switching or digital methods
The compact digital amplifier drove the large speakers with surprising power.
electronic amplifier using variable reactance and a pumping oscillator
The parametric amplifier boosts weak signals in radio receivers.

Origin of amplifier

Latin, amplificare (to enlarge)

Terms with amplifier included in their meaning

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electronics
rate at which an amplifier responds to input changes
communication
transmitting without an amplifier in CB radio
CB radio
transmitting without an amplifier
dimedadj.
music
set to the loudest volume on an amplifier
audio equipment
extra power available in an amplifier to handle peaks without distortion
LDAacr.
acr: Low-Noise Differential Amplifier
electronic device that increases weak signals with little noise
LNAacr.
acr: low noise amplifier
electronic device that amplifies weak signals
opampabbr.
abr: operational amplifier
electronic device that increases weak electrical signals

Examples of amplifier in a sentence

  • She adjusted the amplifier settings for better sound.
  • He connected the guitar to the amplifier.
  • The amplifier boosted the radio signal.
  • The new policy acted as an amplifier for social change.
  • His words were an amplifier of her fears.

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  1. French:amplificateur, amplificateur audio, ...
  2. German:Verstärker, ...
  3. Italian:amplificatore, ...
  4. Spanish:amplificador, potenciador, ...
  5. Portuguese:amplificador, ...
  6. Chinese:扩音器, 功率放大器, ...
  7. Japanese:アンプ, 増幅者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضَخِّم صَوْت, جِهَاز تَكْبِير الإِشَارَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְבֵּר, מַגְבֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:усилитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювач, ...
  12. Hindi:एम्प्लीफायर, वर्धक, ...
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