amplification
making sound louder using equipment
the process of making sound louder, usually by using electronic equipment such as an amplifier and speakers
making something stronger or bigger
the act or result of increasing the strength, intensity, impact, or scale of something
extra details that explain something more
additional detail or explanation that expands on what has already been said or written
making a signal stronger
the process of increasing the power or amplitude of an electrical or electronic signal
making many copies of DNA
an increase in the number of copies of a DNA sequence, either naturally in cells or artificially in a laboratory procedure
a writing or speaking method that adds emphasis
a rhetorical technique in which a speaker or writer expands or repeats an idea to make it seem more important or persuasive
- Base: amplification
- Plural: amplification, amplifications
amplification of rumors
1rumors spread and grow stronger
when rumors spread and seem bigger
- 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.
- Social media can cause the amplification of rumors.
gene amplification
1more copies of a gene
when a cell has extra copies of a gene
- 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
1require equipment to be heard
need a microphone or speakers to be loud enough
- 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.
- My voice needs amplification in big rooms.
signal amplification
1making a signal stronger
making a weak signal stronger
- 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
1making sound louder electronically
equipment and process that make sound louder
- 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.
- We need sound amplification for the event.
without amplification
1not using electronic loudness
without using a microphone or speakers
- 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.
- He played guitar without amplification.