Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Amplification has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
"a few remarks added in amplification and defense"
"an elaboration of the sketch followed"
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
"The engineer adjusted the circuit to achieve an amplification of ten, ensuring the output signal was exactly ten times stronger than the input."
(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
"The technician adjusted the gain knob to achieve proper amplification before connecting the microphones to the main PA system."
The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
"The company's recent acquisition marked a significant amplification of their market presence in the southern region."