amplification

Other forms: amplifications

Definitions of amplification

1. noun

   addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
   “a few remarks added in amplification and defense”

   synonyms: elaboration

   type of:

   expanding upon, expansion

   adding information or detail
2. noun

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

   increase, step-up

   the act of increasing something
3. noun

   the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
   synonyms: gain

   types:

   loop gain

   (telecommunication) the gain of a feedback amplifier or system as a function of how much output is fed back to the input

   type of:

   increase, increment

   the amount by which something increases