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.

Synonyms of amplification

Words with a similar meaning to amplification:

• increase
• magnification
• intensification
• boost

Antonyms of amplification

Words with the opposite meaning to amplification:

• reduction
• attenuation

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