Amplification: meaning, definitions and examples
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amplification
[ ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]
sound equipment
The process of increasing the volume or power of sound, especially using an amplifier.
Synonyms
amplifying, augmentation, boost
Examples of usage
- Amplification is essential for musicians performing live concerts.
- She adjusted the amplification on the speakers to make the music louder.
information
The act or result of expanding, enlarging, or extending something.
Synonyms
enlargement, expansion, extension
Examples of usage
- The amplification of details in the report helped to clarify the issue.
- Her speech provided further amplification of the main points.
genetics
The process by which the number of copies of a gene or DNA sequence is increased in a cell.
Synonyms
DNA replication, gene duplication
Examples of usage
- Gene amplification can lead to overexpression of certain proteins.
- The amplification of specific DNA sequences is crucial for genetic testing.
Translations
Translations of the word "amplification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amplificação
🇮🇳 विस्तार
🇩🇪 Verstärkung
🇮🇩 amplifikasi
🇺🇦 підсилення
🇵🇱 wzmocnienie
🇯🇵 増幅 (ぞうふく)
🇫🇷 amplification
🇪🇸 amplificación
🇹🇷 amplifikasyon
🇰🇷 증폭 (jeungpok)
🇸🇦 تضخيم
🇨🇿 zesílení
🇸🇰 zosilnenie
🇨🇳 放大 (fàngdà)
🇸🇮 ojačanje
🇮🇸 styrking
🇰🇿 күшейту
🇬🇪 გაძლიერება
🇦🇿 gücləndirmə
🇲🇽 amplificación
Word origin
The word 'amplification' comes from the Latin word 'amplificare', which means 'to enlarge' or 'to expand'. The term has been used in various fields such as sound engineering, information processing, and genetics to describe the process of increasing volume, expanding details, or duplicating genetic material. Amplification plays a crucial role in modern technology and scientific research.
See also: amplifier, amplifying.