amplification

noun

am·​pli·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce amplification (audio)
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

Examples of amplification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, multiple appearances of the video in users’ timelines within a single day prompted speculation about potential amplification efforts by the X team. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024 The potential amplification of these shocks through abuse of AI ought to be enough to finally get lawmakers to act. David Evan Harris, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2024 At the same time, the amplification of incendiary free speech for bad actors encourages mob rule. Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2024 Which is one of the challenges of writing about Holiday: each facet could fill its own book of reflections; each tiny detail invites amplification. Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 By welcoming a diverse and collaborative approach to company content creation, your advocacy program can evolve from merely a method of brand message amplification to becoming an authentic and engaged community, contributing endless content ideas. Bradley Keenan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Imperfect speech has always existed, but the means and scale of amplification have not. Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2024 Bomer was specifically honored for his amplification of LGTBQ+ stories and characters in projects such as HBO’s The Normal Heart, Netflix’s 2024 Oscar contender Maestro and Showtime’s Fellow Travelers, to name just a few. Stacey Wilson Hunt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024 Rappaport will serve as strategic advisor to We Are Giant CEO Andy Apple and his executive leadership team, lending his expertise on event execution, artist relations, fan amplification, and more. Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin amplificātiōn-, amplificātiō "act of making greater, enlarging upon (in rhetoric)," from amplificāre "to increase the size of, amplify" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of amplification was in 1546

Dictionary Entries Near amplification

Cite this Entry

“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

amplification

noun
am·​pli·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce amplification (audio)
: an act, example, or product of amplifying

Medical Definition

amplification

noun
am·​pli·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce amplification (audio)
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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