amplitude

noun

ˈam-plə-ˌtüd How to pronounce amplitude (audio)
Definition of amplitudenext
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome

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Recent Examples of amplitude There is genuine debate regarding the amplitude and significance of this apparent decline. — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026 The key to this dual-medium success is wing flexibility, which must be supple enough to reduce flapping amplitude underwater yet rigid enough to keep the vehicle airborne. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 The volume of this object is indeed computing the scattering amplitudes in question. — Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026 Judges look for amplitude, creativity, style, flow of run and difficulty. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amplitude
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  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. realm
  4. width
  5. range
Noun
  • By understanding the true scope of the risks their company faces, business owners can fill the gaps in their coverage so unexpected incidents don’t lead to major financial losses.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In world scope of cinema, the fanfic-to-mainstream film is still in its infancy.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • The Commission’s sovereignty framework considers the extent to which investment, jobs and value creation remain within the EU and European Economic Area.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That fun and peer-filled campus life she'd been promised by both family and pop culture turned out to be, at least to some extent, a relic of the past.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • The first in the ACOTAR series, the romantasy novel introduces us to Feyre Archeron, a human woman who agrees to go live in the fairie realm of Prythian in order to save her family.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Put another way, in bringing the footage into the realm of film, and not reality television—his domain—Fielder breached some ethical standard.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Apps that haven’t been updated look mostly OK on the outer screen, since its strip of usable space is roughly the same width as a regular iPhone.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Holding a kettlebell at chest height with both hands, stand with your feet hip-width apart.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • The organ has an imposing physical presence, but its expressive range can become constricting over 13 tracks.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of range

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