Amplifier
/ˈæmplɪfaɪər/
nounIntermediate📊CommonTechnology
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Definitions
1
An electronic device that increases the amplitude of a signal, such as sound or radio waves.
/ˈæmplɪfaɪər/
nounneutralIntermediate
Technology
A device that increases the strength of a signal
The music was too quiet until we turned up the amplifier.
💡 Simply: A device that makes sounds louder.
More Examples
2
The amplifier boosted the microphone's signal.
How It's Used
Electronics
"The guitar's sound was boosted by a powerful amplifier."
Audio Engineering
"The concert hall's sound system relied on several amplifiers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From amplify + -er. Amplify ultimately derives from Latin *amplificare, meaning "to enlarge."
The word's usage became prevalent with the development of electronic communication technologies in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of it as making something bigger; AMPLIFYing the signal.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"to enlarge"
Base: amplify
powerful amplifierstereo amplifieraudio amplifier
Common misspellings
amplifireamplifiereramplifyer
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