Amplification (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The amplification circuit in the guitar amplifier increased the weak signal from the pickups to a level strong enough to drive the speakers.
• The amplification stage of the audio system consisted of a preamplifier and a power amplifier.
• The amplification of the radio signal was necessary to compensate for the loss of signal strength over long distances.
• The amplification factor of the transistor was critical in determining the overall gain of the amplifier circuit.
• The amplification of the audio signal was achieved through the use of a series of cascaded amplifiers.

Hypernyms

• Step-up

Meaning ²

The amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Gain

Hypernyms

• Increment

Meaning ³

Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Elaboration

Hypernyms

• Expanding Upon