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Amplifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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amplifying

 

[ ˈæmplɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound

Increasing the volume or intensity of sound.

Synonyms

boost, heighten, intensify

Examples of usage

  • He used a microphone to amplify his voice.
  • The amplifier can amplify the sound up to 100 decibels.
Context #2 | Verb

effect

To make something stronger or more extreme.

Synonyms

accentuate, enhance, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The scandal only amplified the public's distrust of the government.
  • Her nervousness was amplified by the dark and stormy night.
Context #3 | Verb

signal

To increase the strength of an electrical signal.

Synonyms

amplify, boost, magnify

Examples of usage

  • The antenna amplifies the incoming radio waves.
  • The amplifier circuit is designed to amplify the signal without distortion.

Translations

Translations of the word "amplifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amplificando

🇮🇳 विस्तारित करना

🇩🇪 verstärkend

🇮🇩 memperkuat

🇺🇦 посилюючи

🇵🇱 wzmacniający

🇯🇵 増幅する

🇫🇷 amplifiant

🇪🇸 amplificando

🇹🇷 genişletme

🇰🇷 증폭하는

🇸🇦 تكبير

🇨🇿 zesilující

🇸🇰 zesilujúci

🇨🇳 放大

🇸🇮 krepitveni

🇮🇸 efling

🇰🇿 күшейтетін

🇬🇪 გამაძლიერებელი

🇦🇿 gücləndirən

🇲🇽 amplificando

Word origin

The word 'amplify' originated from the Latin word 'amplificare', which means to enlarge or expand. The concept of amplification has been essential in various fields such as music, electronics, and communication. The ability to amplify sound, signals, or effects has revolutionized technology and entertainment, enabling us to enhance and intensify our experiences.

See also: amplification, amplifier.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,506, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.