Noun: amplification ,amp-lu-fu'key-shun
- (electronics) the act of increasing voltage, power or current
"The amplification of the guitar's signal allowed it to be heard throughout the stadium"
- 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
- 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