Word
amplification
Phoneticsam·pli·fi·ca·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌæmpɫəfəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/ˌæmplɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01sound or signal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the process of making a sound or an electronic signal louder or stronger.
n. the act or result of increasing the magnitude of a quantity, particularly voltage, power, or current in an electronic signal.
“The electric guitar needs amplification to be heard in a large stadium.”
“Without proper signal amplification, the data transmitted from the deep-space probe would be indistinguishable from background cosmic noise.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
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02adding detail
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. adding more information or explanation to a statement to make it clearer.
n. the act of enlarging or adding detail to a story, statement, or argument to enhance clarity or impact.
“The professor asked for an amplification of the points made in my essay.”
“The witness provided further amplification of her initial statement, offering specific details about the timeline that had previously been omitted.”
Usage
Can be used as a countable noun to refer to a specific addition of detail.
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03genetic replication
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. making many copies of a specific piece of DNA.
n. the production of multiple copies of a specific DNA sequence, typically using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
“DNA amplification allows scientists to study very small samples of hair or skin.”
“The rapid amplification of the viral genome enabled the laboratory to identify the specific strain within hours of receiving the sample.”
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Real-World Examples
“We need both measures that reduce the amplification of manosphere content and sustained investment in helping young people critically understand the content they consume.” “If they can produce sufficiently strong amplification, the device could become the basis for highly adaptable new lasers.” Etymology
From Latin amplificātiō, from amplificō (“I amplify”); see amplify. Etymology tree Latin amplus Latin -ficō Latin amplificō Proto-Indo-European *-tisder. Proto-Italic *-tjō Latin -tiō Latin amplificātiōlbor. English amplification
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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