Amplification has a few related meanings, but they are not interchangeableable to be used in place of each other without changing meaning. It can mean making a signal stronger in electronicsthe field of devices and circuits that use electric signals, or it can mean addingputting more information or material into something already there extra detail to explain something more fully.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: am-pli-fi-KAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the fourth syllable: KAY.
Used here in the electronics sense: increasing the strength of a signal, voltage, or current.
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Amplification Meaning
making an electrical signal stronger
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of increasing the strength of a signal, voltage, or current
Example: The circuit provides amplification for weak audio signals.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gain — Works well in electronics when talking about increased signal strength or output.
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Other Meanings of Amplification
Meaning 2
extra explanation or detail added to something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
Example: Her comments were an amplification of the main argument.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- elaboration — A good synonym when amplification means adding more detail or explanation.
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Amplification Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- gain
addition of extra material or clarifying detail
- elaboration
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Common Mistakes
- Using amplification to mean any kind of increase in general, without realizing it is often used specifically in electronics or in the sense of added explanatory detail.
- Treating elaboration and gain as interchangeable in every context; they belong to different senses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does amplification mean?
Amplification usually means making a signal stronger, especially in electronics, or adding more detail to explain something more fully.
What is a synonym for amplification?
For the electronics sense, gain is a good synonym. For the meaning “extra detail,” elaboration works well.
Is amplification always about electronics?
No. It can also mean expanding on an idea by adding more detail or explanation.
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