amplitude

n. the maximum height or strength of a wave, like a sound wave or a radio signal.

n. the maximum absolute value of a periodically varying quantity, such as the displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.

“The radio station increased the amplitude of its signal to reach more listeners.”

“In the study of acoustics, increasing the amplitude of a sound wave results in a higher perceived volume without altering the pitch.”

Technical

n. the great size, fullness, or range of something.

n. the quality of being large in size, scope, or capacity; breadth or magnitude.

“The amplitude of her knowledge about history surprised everyone at the meeting.”

“The sheer amplitude of the cathedral's interior left the tourists speechless as they entered the nave.”

Formal · Literary

n. how high or far a gymnast moves their body during a skill.

n. the degree of extension or height achieved by an athlete during the execution of a movement.

“The judges gave the gymnast a high score because of the amplitude of her jump.”

“To secure a podium finish, the athlete needed to demonstrate greater amplitude in his tumbling passes than his competitors.”

Technical

n. the range of conditions, like temperature, where a plant or animal can live.

n. the range of environmental conditions within which an organism or species can survive and function.

“Some desert plants have a wide thermal amplitude, surviving both hot days and freezing nights.”

“Ecologists are concerned that the narrow ecological amplitude of this species makes it highly vulnerable to rapid climate change.”

Technical · Academic