amplification

[ am-pluh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of amplifying or the state of being amplified.
2. expansion of a statement, narrative, etc., as for rhetorical purposes:

   In the revision, the story underwent considerable amplification.

3. a statement, narrative, etc., so expanded:

   The text of the second edition was an amplification.

4. the matter or substance used to expand an idea, statement, or the like:

   He added an extra paragraph to his speech as an amplification.

5. Electricity. increase in the strength of current, voltage, or power.
6. Genetics. gene amplification.

amplification

/ ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or result of amplifying
2. material added to a statement, story, etc, in order to expand or clarify it
3. a statement, story, etc, with such additional material
4. electronics
   1. the increase in strength of an electrical signal by means of an amplifier
   2. another word for gain 1
5. Also calledgene amplification genetics the production of multiple copies of a particular gene or DNA sequence. It can occur naturally or artificially, by genetic engineering techniques

amplification

/ ăm′plə-fĭ-kā′shən /

1. An increase in the magnitude or strength of an electric current, a force, or another physical quantity, such as a radio signal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amplification¹

First recorded in 1540–50, amplification is from the Latin word amplificātiōn- (stem of amplificātiō ). See ample, -i-, -fication

Example Sentences

As remarketing was swiftly adopted by advertisers, it also became an engine for publishers, powering ad programs such as audience extension and content amplification.

From Digiday

So-called amplification attacks work by sending the third parties requests that are manipulated so they appear to have come from the target.

From Ars Technica

The sound should be clear and crisp without requiring further amplification.

From Popular-Science

That’s what leads to amplification of extremism and all the rest.

From Time

They also believe that growing amplification of conspiracy theories by partisan media outlets, social media algorithms, and politicians will continue.

From Fortune

Deprived of amplification, he silently stripped down and collapsed onstage.

From The Daily Beast

But my comedy onstage is just an amplification of what people do to each other.

From The Daily Beast

Amplification, declamation, and exaggeration were at all times the faults of the Greeks, excepting Demosthenes and Aristotle.

From Project Gutenberg

Nearly all that she says would be tiresome amplification if any other was speaking of Phædra's passion.

From Project Gutenberg

However, there are times when this cannot be done: a point may be so well known that it needs no amplification.

From Project Gutenberg

He could hear his voice boom out with thunderous amplification and saw Scotty clap his hands to his ears.

From Project Gutenberg

"Because of the limit of amplification in the tubes," Arcot replied.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• elaboration