CEFR B2

amplification

noun

Meaning

The process of increasing the strength, intensity, or volume of something, especially a sound or an electrical signal.

Examples

The sound engineer adjusted the amplification to ensure the band's music filled the large concert hall.
Scientists used a special technique for the amplification of DNA samples to study them in more detail.

Synonyms: increase, magnification, intensification, boost

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amplification (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of increasing the strength, intensity, or volume of something, especially a sound or an electrical signal.

Examples

The sound engineer adjusted the amplification to ensure the band's music filled the large concert hall.
Scientists used a special technique for the amplification of DNA samples to study them in more detail.
Without proper amplification, the speaker's voice would not have reached the back rows of the auditorium.

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