amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
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Definition of amplification
1a
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
b
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
2a
: the particulars by which a statement is expanded
b
: an expanded statement
Examples of amplification in a Sentence
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That would help keep the crowd small and the noise to a minimum, since the band wanted to play a true acoustic set with no amplification whatsoever. — John Wenzel, The Know, "Mumford & Sons is playing an intimate, unplugged set at a Denver record store on Friday," 14 Aug. 2019 In 1969, when amplification in a 40,000-capacity stadium was a challenge unsolved, a natural basin accommodating 10 times that many was altogether out of reach. — Robert Christgau, Los Angeles Times, "Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Star Spangled Banner’ is the anthem we need in the age of Trump," 13 Aug. 2019 Before the end of the day, the online furor had run its course — from amplification and distrust to playful irony and political mudslinging. — Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, "‘American Carnage’ Shows How War Between Republicans Led to Their Peace With Trump," 9 July 2019 An arm can only generate so much force with a single contraction, but the elasticity of the web allows it to store the force from many contractions and release it all at once—that’s the power amplification. — Kenrick Vezina, National Geographic, "This spider accelerates faster than a rocket," 13 May 2019 Other additions include carpeting beneath audience seating areas, various sound enhancement and amplification features, an improved catwalk and increased auditorium lighting. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Olmsted Falls High School to transform auditorium into performing arts center with new grant awards," 15 July 2019 Plus, the benefits of fine amplification meant a greater clashing of musical realms, orchestral and flamenco, reminding us that Falla’s intention was not to simulate flamenco but make something new. — Mark Swed, latimes.com, "Review: L.A. Phil’s newly promoted Bortolameolli casts a flamenco spell at the Bowl," 12 July 2019 Though the evening’s amplification was tilted too heavily toward the piano, affording it excessive prominence in the sound mix, at least Barnatan’s impeccable, delicately nuanced pianism gave listeners plenty to savor. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Grant Park review: Inon Barnatan sublime in Mozart Piano Concerto," 17 June 2019 There were moments when his powerful voice proved too much for the arena’s amplification system more suited to broadcasting scores for sporting events or a circus than grand opera. — Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, "When Pavarotti brought his larger-than-life voice to Baltimore," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'amplification.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for amplification
amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of amplification
1
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
2
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
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