amplification

noun

Definition of amplificationnext
1
as in enhancement

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2
as in addition

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Recent Examples of amplification That regulatory status is what separates the AirPods feature from generic sound amplification apps or headphone EQ tweaks. — Allison Palmer july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 So the aid isn't simply turned up; it's programmed to boost the high pitches a lot and the low ones barely at all—a different amount of amplification at every frequency, matched to the exact shape of your hearing loss. — Angela Haupt, Time, 29 June 2026 Since day one, music has always been my artistic vehicle to amplify creativity, connection, community, collaboration, and maximum amplification of human emotion. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2026 But the process of light-amplification has straitened the storytelling. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amplification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplification
  1. enhancement
  2. addition
  3. magnification
  4. adjustment
  5. exaggeration
  6. modification
  7. alteration
  8. deletion
Noun
  • Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • These enhancements, because of vendor agreements, require no extra funding, according to Chow.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Then there’s the hotel’s latest addition as of April, The Baths.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Marc Cucurella’s transfer to Madrid and Lucas Digne’s to PSG are the only new additions to the list from this summer’s window.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition
Noun
  • Those two eyepieces gave me roughly 33x and 65x magnification — enough for wide lunar views and tighter planetary shots.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The update also adds some customization options to Widgets, a more precise magnification tool, and improved stability with certain Bluetooth devices.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 July 2026
Definition of magnification
Noun
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 9th House of Learning and Travel may highlight a budget, deadline, or long-term goal that needs a small adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustment
Noun
  • The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ford also admitted there’s been rear wing modifications via the DRS system and an additional set of dive planes mounted on the front bumper.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of modification
Noun
  • The judges rejected the administration's national security argument and said the president does not have the authority to make such major alterations to the White House without congressional approval.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the deadliest cancers, including many pancreatic, colorectal and lung cancers, share a common genetic alteration in a protein called KRAS.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • Voters should be very wary of the myriad changes and deletions resulting from these charter proposals.
    — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Clear deletion policies will become important for employees and visitors who appear on camera.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of deletion

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