amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: 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)
2
a
: the particulars by which a statement is expanded
b
: an expanded statement
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The string quartet and conductor Alan Pierson are hidden and amplification is overly loud, adding its own emotional emphasis.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The diagnosis was confirmed with a genetic test for the parasite's DNA in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid (nucleic acid amplification testing).
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
From the beginning, D’Agostino’s designs were famed for realizing the benefits of high-power, high-current, solid-state amplification offering dynamic headroom, bass response, grip and control.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Impressive bass response comes from four 5.25-inch woofers in each enclosure and 1,400 Watts of Class D amplification shared between both speakers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The diagnosis was confirmed with a genetic test for the parasite's DNA in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid (nucleic acid amplification testing).
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
From the beginning, D’Agostino’s designs were famed for realizing the benefits of high-power, high-current, solid-state amplification offering dynamic headroom, bass response, grip and control.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Impressive bass response comes from four 5.25-inch woofers in each enclosure and 1,400 Watts of Class D amplification shared between both speakers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amplification
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“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
Medical Definition
amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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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