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

Cruz, who spun up election deniers with his amplification of Trump’s lies, hid in a supply closet.

From Los Angeles Times

But Timur’s live performance added another otherworldly level of exaltation for which neither film nor deafening amplification can enhance.

From Los Angeles Times

“What matters is the amplification of that false and deceptive content,” said Keesing, a campaign manager for the group.

From Los Angeles Times

A film actor unaccustomed to having to articulate to the back row, Downey relies on the excessive amplification of Bartlett Sher’s production.

From Los Angeles Times

His amplification of untrue rumours that Haitian migrants were stealing and eating pets in Ohio is a recent example.

From BBC

Related Words

• elaboration