English noun: amplification | |||
1. | amplification (act) addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail | ||
Samples | A few remarks added in amplification and defense. An elaboration of the sketch followed. | ||
Synonyms | elaboration | ||
Broader (hypernym) | expanding upon, expansion | ||
2. | amplification (attribute) the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input | ||
Synonyms | gain | ||
Broader (hypernym) | increase, increment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | loop gain | ||
3. | amplification (act) (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current | ||
Broader (hypernym) | increase, step-up | ||
Domain category | electricity | ||