Definitions for amplification



Overview of noun amplification

The noun amplification has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) amplification, elaboration

(addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed")

2. amplification, gain

(the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input)

3. amplification

((electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current)

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