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Definition of "amplification" []
- The act or result of amplifying, enlarging, or extending. (noun)
- An addition to or expansion of a statement or idea. (noun)
- A statement with such an addition. (noun)
- Physics The process of increasing the magnitude of a variable quantity, especially the magnitude of voltage, power, or current, without altering any other quality. (noun)
- Physics The result of such a process. (noun)
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Use "amplification" in a sentence
- "And then, there's 1. the sheer scale of the gigantic one, 2. the humongous identification with POWER, 3. the "#1" and "Always Right," and 4. added amplification from the "cash" and the "roar.""
- "Again amplification and electronic augmentation are the rule here, but the distinctive incorporation of vocal material is unique."
- "Yet despite the problems in amplification, I was not sorry that I attended."
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