amplifying
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪɪŋ
Definition

Definition of amplifying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
growthincreasing the strength or amount of something
  • The amplifying sound system made the music louder.
expanding increasing
2.
clarifyingadding details to make something clearer
  • Her amplifying comments helped us understand the topic better.
clarifying elucidating
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Origin of amplifying

Latin, amplificare (to enlarge)

Terms with amplifying included in their meaning

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voice amplification
portable device amplifying voice in one direction
audio device
device that changes sound into electrical signals for recording or amplifying
music
portable device for amplifying musical instruments
amplification
setup for amplifying sound in a space
signal amplification
electronic device detecting and amplifying signals
DNA amplification
biotechnology method for amplifying DNA sequences
technology
device amplifying and retransmitting signals
technology
related to circuits amplifying signals

Examples of amplifying in a sentence

  • The amplifying feedback loop caused the system to crash.
  • The amplifying details in the report clarified the issue.
  • His amplifying remarks made the instructions easier to follow.

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  1. French:amplifiant, ...
  2. German:verstärkend, erklärend, ...
  3. Italian:amplificante, chiarificatore, ...
  4. Spanish:aumentador, explicativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:amplificador, esclarecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:放大的, 详细的, ...
  7. Japanese:増幅する, 明確にする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضَخِّم, مُوَضِّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְבִּיר, מַבְהִיר, ...
  10. Russian:усиливающий, разъясняющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилюючий, роз'яснюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ाने वाला, व्याख्यात्मक, ...
amplify
ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ
amplifiedamplifies

Definition of amplify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
make strongerincrease the strength or intensity of something
  • The coach's speech amplified the team's motivation.
escalate heighten intensify
2.
audioTECH.make a sound louder using equipmentTECH.
  • The speakers amplify the music at the concert.
boost magnify turn up
3.
communicationRaremake a statement or idea clearer by adding detailsRare
  • She asked him to amplify his answer with more details.
elaborate expand on flesh out
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Expressions with amplify

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give more details or explain further about something
Could you amplify on your last point?

Origin of amplify

Latin, amplificare (to enlarge)

Examples of amplify in a sentence

  • He used a microphone to amplify his voice during the presentation.
  • The device can amplify the sound of your voice.
  • They used a microphone to amplify the speaker's words.
  • The editor asked her to amplify the opening paragraph.
  • New evidence will amplify the prosecutor's argument.

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  1. French:amplifier, développer, ...
  2. German:verstärken, ausführen, ...
  3. Italian:amplificare, approfondire, ...
  4. Spanish:amplificar, ampliar, ...
  5. Portuguese:amplificar, ampliar, ...
  6. Chinese:增强, 扩音, ...
  7. Japanese:高める, 大きくする, ...
  8. Arabic:زَادَ, ضَخَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיר, לְהַגְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:усилить, усиливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювати, ампліфікувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रबल करना, प्रवर्धित करना, ...
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