Englisch

amplification

gb/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1 Englisch
Bedeutungen
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Nomen C1 action
1

making sound louder with equipment

making sound louder using equipment

Verwendungsmuster: amplification of [sound/voice/instrument]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use amplification when they mean volume; amplification is the process or effect, not the volume setting itself.
Synonyme
boosting (More informal and general; amplification often implies equipment.) | sound reinforcement (Common in live events; more technical and event-focused.)
Antonyme
attenuation (Reducing sound level or strength rather than increasing it.) | muting (Silencing or greatly reducing sound.)
Wortverbindungen
sound amplification |audio amplification |voice amplification |amplification system |need amplification |provide amplification |electronic amplification |stage amplification |portable amplification |amplification equipment
Themen
music |technology |media
Beispiele
  • The hall is small, so the singer doesn’t need amplification.
  • Poor amplification made the speaker’s voice harsh and distorted.
  • They installed amplification so everyone in the back could hear clearly.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • This microphone gives good amplification.
  • We don’t need amplification in this room.
Nomen formal C1 action
2

making something stronger or greater

making something stronger or bigger

Verwendungsmuster: amplification of [effect/problem/fear/impact]
Häufiger Fehler:
Amplification is typically used for increases in impact or intensity; for simple size increases, increase or growth is often more natural.
Synonyme
intensification (Focuses on becoming more intense rather than broader in reach.) | escalation (Often implies a step-by-step worsening, especially in conflict.)
Antonyme
reduction (A decrease in amount or intensity.) | de-escalation (A calming or lowering of conflict or tension.)
Wortverbindungen
amplification of fears |amplification of conflict |amplification of inequality |amplification of risk |amplification of impact |amplification of tension |amplification of effects |amplification of errors |amplification of pressure |amplification of problems
Themen
communication |society |business
Beispiele
  • Social media can lead to the amplification of rumors.
  • The policy change caused an amplification of existing inequalities.
  • Small mistakes in the data led to an amplification of the final error.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The news led to an amplification of fear.
  • This change caused an amplification of problems.
Nomen formal C1 action
3

adding detail or further explanation

extra details that explain something more

Verwendungsmuster: provide amplification (on) [a point/statement]
Häufiger Fehler:
In this sense, amplification is closer to clarification or elaboration; it does not mean making something louder.
Synonyme
elaboration (More common and slightly less formal.) | clarification (Emphasizes making meaning clearer, not just adding detail.)
Antonyme
brevity (Keeping something short with few details.) | omission (Leaving information out rather than expanding it.)
Wortverbindungen
further amplification |request amplification |provide amplification |amplification of a point |amplification of details |amplification of remarks |brief amplification |additional amplification |amplification and clarification |amplification of an argument
Themen
communication |education |writing
Beispiele
  • The report includes an amplification of the earlier findings.
  • When asked for amplification, she explained exactly what she meant.
  • His second email was an amplification of his original complaint.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • Please give amplification on this point.
  • She added amplification to her explanation.
Nomen technical C2 action
4

strengthening an electrical signal

making a signal stronger

Verwendungsmuster: amplification of [a signal/frequency]
Synonyme
gain (The standard technical term for the amount of amplification.) | signal boosting (More general; less precise than amplification in electronics.)
Antonyme
signal attenuation (Weakening a signal rather than strengthening it.)
Wortverbindungen
signal amplification |power amplification |voltage amplification |amplification circuit |amplification stage |high-gain amplification |low-noise amplification |amplification factor |amplification ratio |wideband amplification
Themen
technology |science
Beispiele
  • The receiver needs amplification to detect such a weak signal.
  • Low-noise amplification improves the clarity of the measurement.
  • The engineer adjusted the amplification to prevent clipping.
Nomen technical C2 action
5

copying DNA to make more

making many copies of DNA

Verwendungsmuster: amplification of [DNA/a gene/a sequence]
Synonyme
DNA replication (A broader biological process; amplification often refers to targeted copying, especially in lab contexts.)
Antonyme
deletion (Loss of genetic material rather than increase in copies.)
Wortverbindungen
DNA amplification |gene amplification |PCR amplification |target amplification |sequence amplification |amplification product |amplification step |amplification efficiency |amplification curve |amplification assay
Themen
science |health
Beispiele
  • PCR allows rapid amplification of tiny amounts of DNA.
  • The test failed because the amplification step didn’t work properly.
  • Gene amplification can contribute to drug resistance in some cancers.
Nomen technical C2 action
6

repeating to add emphasis

a writing or speaking method that adds emphasis

Verwendungsmuster: use amplification (in) [a speech/an argument]
Synonyme
emphasis (More general; not specifically the technique of expanding or repeating.)
Antonyme
understatement (Deliberately making something seem less important.)
Wortverbindungen
rhetorical amplification |use amplification |amplification in rhetoric |amplification for emphasis |amplification of a theme |amplification of an argument
Themen
language |education |writing
Beispiele
  • The speaker used amplification to make the risks feel urgent.
  • In classical rhetoric, amplification can strengthen an argument through expansion.
  • The paragraph is an amplification of the central claim made earlier.
Grammatik
Grundform
amplification
IPA
GB/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
amp - li - fic - a - tion (5 Silben)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: amplification
  • Plural: amplification, amplifications
Wortfamilie
Forms
amplifications noun
Core family
amplify verb B2 amplifier noun B2
Related words
ample adjective B2 amply adverb C1
Advanced or less common
amplitude noun
Ausdrücke

amplification of rumors

1
/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən əv ɹˈumɚz/
fixed phrase formal

rumors spread and grow stronger

when rumors spread and seem bigger

Beispiele
  • The amplification of rumors online damaged her reputation.
  • Clear communication can prevent the amplification of rumors during a crisis.
  • They apologized for contributing to the amplification of rumors.

gene amplification

1
/d͡ʒˈin ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

more copies of a gene

when a cell has extra copies of a gene

Beispiele
  • The researchers found gene amplification in the tumor samples.
  • Gene amplification can lead to overproduction of certain proteins.
  • The report discusses gene amplification as a possible cause of resistance.

need amplification

1
/nˈid ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

require equipment to be heard

need a microphone or speakers to be loud enough

Beispiele
  • In a stadium, even a strong voice needs amplification.
  • The piano doesn’t need amplification in this small room.
  • His presentation needed amplification because the sound system was weak.

signal amplification

1
/sˈɪɡnəl ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

making a signal stronger

making a weak signal stronger

Beispiele
  • Signal amplification is necessary when the input is very weak.
  • The circuit provides signal amplification without adding much noise.
  • Poor signal amplification caused the transmission to break up.

sound amplification

1
/sˈaʊnd ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

making sound louder electronically

equipment and process that make sound louder

Beispiele
  • The venue provides sound amplification for conferences and concerts.
  • Good sound amplification can make a small band fill a large room.
  • They hired a technician to handle the sound amplification.

without amplification

1
/wɪðˈaʊt ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

not using electronic loudness

without using a microphone or speakers

Beispiele
  • She sang without amplification, and the room fell silent to listen.
  • The band agreed to play without amplification for the acoustic set.
  • In that venue, even a quiet voice carries without amplification.

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