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am·pli·fy
/ ˈampləˌfī/
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v.
(-fies, -fied) [tr.] (often be amplified)
increase the volume of (sound), esp. using an amplifier.
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increase the amplitude of (an electrical signal or other oscillation).
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cause to become more marked or intense:
policy initiatives amplified social polarization.
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Genetics
make multiple copies of (a gene or DNA sequence).
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enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement).
DERIVATIVES:
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
/ ˌampləfiˈkāshən/ n.
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Amplifier
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...broad-band width amplifiers to serve subscribers...dispenses, an amplifier does not create...desired sounds. No amplifier can be 100% efficient. All amplifiers waste some of the...weak signal, an amplifier must be able to...
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amplifier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...electronics devices. Amplifiers in their simplest form...single-transistor amplifier, known as a common...group of electronic amplifiers use magnetic devices...kinds of mechanical amplifiers, e.g., the power...automobile. See operational amplifier .
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Audio Amplifiers
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
Audio Amplifiers █ LARRY...is an audio amplifier. All devices...signals employ audio amplifiers. Voice-recognition...number of audio amplifier designs that have...even toys. Audio amplifiers can be miniaturized...
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operational amplifier
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
operational amplifier ( op-amp ) A very high gain voltage amplifier having a differential input...its two inputs. Operational amplifiers usually have feedback circuits...amps operate as voltage amplifiers with a gain precisely defined...
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maser amplifier
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
maser amplifier An amplifier used in radio astronomy which employs the principle of maser amplification . Maser amplifiers have extremely low noise and high sensitivity.
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