amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
b
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
2
a
: the particulars by which a statement is expanded
b
: an expanded statement
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Impressive bass response comes from four 5.25-inch woofers in each enclosure, and 1,400 watts of Class D amplification shared between both speakers.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Echo chambers caused by algorithmic amplification and filter bubbles enhance the effect and push people's thinking to the extreme.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The new material accommodated both optical parametric amplification and phase modulation within a single cavity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2024
One of the strategists’ aims, European security officials said, was to ensure that the themes placed in European social media filtered back into Ukraine, through reposts and amplification, or by being picked up by Ukrainian politicians keen to boost their profiles with provocative posts.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Always think about the proximity of your space to leave room for amplification and create comfort for both the guests and entertainers.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
The larger dial adjusts the resistance; the smaller dial controls the amplification of the needle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
The drivers have been matched with Class AB amplification, a technology that’s only used on Cambridge Audio’s acclaimed CX Series hi-fi amplifiers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the amplification is engineered in Russia or by Russian influencers.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Echo chambers caused by algorithmic amplification and filter bubbles enhance the effect and push people's thinking to the extreme.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
The new material accommodated both optical parametric amplification and phase modulation within a single cavity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2024
One of the strategists’ aims, European security officials said, was to ensure that the themes placed in European social media filtered back into Ukraine, through reposts and amplification, or by being picked up by Ukrainian politicians keen to boost their profiles with provocative posts.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Always think about the proximity of your space to leave room for amplification and create comfort for both the guests and entertainers.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
The larger dial adjusts the resistance; the smaller dial controls the amplification of the needle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
The drivers have been matched with Class AB amplification, a technology that’s only used on Cambridge Audio’s acclaimed CX Series hi-fi amplifiers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the amplification is engineered in Russia or by Russian influencers.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
Medical Definition
amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
2
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
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