Definition of amplification Amplification

/æˌmplʌfʌkejˈʃʌn/ - [atmplufukeyshun] - am•pli•fi•ca•tion

We found 13 definitions of amplification from 5 different sources.

What does amplification mean?

Noun Plural: amplifications
amplification - (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
		step-up, increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
amplification - addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed"
		elaboration
		expanding upon, expansion the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
amplification - the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
		gain
		increment, increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"

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amplification (Noun)
The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding to.
amplification (Noun)
The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.
amplification (Noun)
gain.
amplification (Noun)
Using the polymerase chain reaction PCR for isolating and exponentially amplifying a fragment or sequence of DNA.
amplification (Noun)
A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compound s in which the superatoms of a basic structure a phane are replaced by cyclic structures.

amplification (n.)
The act of amplifying or enlarging in dimensions; enlargement; extension.
amplification (n.)
The enlarging of a simple statement by particularity of description, the use of epithets, etc., for rhetorical effect; diffuse narrative or description, or a dilating upon all the particulars of a subject.
amplification (n.)
The matter by which a statement is amplified; as, the subject was presented without amplifications.