What does amplification mean?
Amplification means The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding..
Amplification
/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding..
Definitions by Sense
- The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
- (physics) The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.
- (electronics) Gain.
- (genetics) The using of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for isolating and exponentially amplifying a fragment or sequence of DNA.
- (organic chemistry) A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds in which the superatoms of a basic structure (a phane) are replaced by cyclic structures (amplificants).
- (translation studies) A translation technique that involves adding content that is not present in the source text to the target text, usually to improve the fluency of the translation.
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Synonyms for amplification
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Word Forms
- amplifications
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for amplification?
Common synonyms include elaboration, gain.
What is the opposite of amplification?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use amplification in a sentence?
Use amplification where its definition matches the intended context.
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