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Noun: amplification  ,amp-lu-fu'key-shun
  1. (electronics) the act of increasing voltage, power or current
    "The amplification of the guitar's signal allowed it to be heard throughout the stadium"
     
  2. The amount of increase in signal power, voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
    "The amplification of the audio signal improved the sound quality";
    - gain
     
  3. Addition of extra material, illustration or clarifying detail
    "a few remarks added in amplification and defence";
    - elaboration

Derived forms: amplifications

Type of: expanding upon, expansion, increase, increment, step-up

Encyclopedia: Amplification