| n. | 1. | The act of amplifying or enlarging in dimensions; enlargement; extension. |
| 2. | (Rhet.) 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. | |
| 3. | The matter by which a statement is amplified; |
| Noun | 1. | amplification - addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the idea followed"Synonyms: elaboration |
| 2. | amplification - the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input Synonyms: gain | |
| 3. | amplification - (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current |
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