amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
b
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
2
a
: the particulars by which a statement is expanded
b
: an expanded statement
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The Arc On Ear is a portable headphone amplifier and DAC that takes a USB-C feed from a computer and provides digital-to-analog conversion as well as high-end amplification.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That regulatory status is what separates the AirPods feature from generic sound amplification apps or headphone EQ tweaks.
—
Allison Palmer
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
So the aid isn't simply turned up; it's programmed to boost the high pitches a lot and the low ones barely at all—a different amount of amplification at every frequency, matched to the exact shape of your hearing loss.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
29 June 2026
Since day one, music has always been my artistic vehicle to amplify creativity, connection, community, collaboration, and maximum amplification of human emotion.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That regulatory status is what separates the AirPods feature from generic sound amplification apps or headphone EQ tweaks.
—
Allison Palmer
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
So the aid isn't simply turned up; it's programmed to boost the high pitches a lot and the low ones barely at all—a different amount of amplification at every frequency, matched to the exact shape of your hearing loss.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
29 June 2026
Since day one, music has always been my artistic vehicle to amplify creativity, connection, community, collaboration, and maximum amplification of human emotion.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amplification
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“Amplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplification. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
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amplification
noun
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: an act, example, or product of amplifying
2
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
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