Amplification — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ am·pli·fi·ca·tion

Meaning & Definition of Amplification

Amplification (noun)

  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)
  3. the particulars by which a statement is expanded

Amplification (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in enhancement

    similar: enhancement, caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, hyperbole, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching, fabrication, misrepresentation, fudging, hedging, hype, puffery, superlative
    opposite: meiosis, understatement, belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, poor-mouthing

  2. as in addition, supplement

    similar: addition, supplement, cut, deletion, adjustment, alteration, modification, revision, amendment, correction, emendation, improvement, renovation, clarification, explanation, explication

Related Entry: Amplify (verb)

Amplify is a different word from Amplification. The synonyms below are for amplify, not for amplification.

  1. to express more fully and in greater detail

    "after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances"

    similar: develop, dilate (on or upon), elaborate (on), enlarge (on or upon), expand, flesh (out)
    related: add (to), complement, supplement, discourse, expatiate, ramble, run on
    opposite: abbreviate, abridge, condense, shorten
    near: compress, contract, outline, summarize, sum up

  2. to make greater in size, amount, or number

    "the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors"

    similar: accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, augment, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, increase, multiply, pump up, raise, stoke, supersize, swell, up
    related: boom, jump, skyrocket, spike, bump (up), ratchet (up), blow up, dilate, distend, inflate, draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch, develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, complement, supplement, beef (up), reinforce, strengthen, maximize, accumulate, amass, collect, follow up, parlay
    opposite: abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)
    near: abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, compress, condense, constrict, contract, cut back, retrench

  3. to make markedly greater in measure or degree

    "a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones"

    similar: accentuate, amp (up), beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
    related: broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen, accelerate, hasten, quicken, emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress, augment, enforce, reinforce, restrengthen, supplement, maximize, enliven, jazz (up), aggravate, exacerbate
    opposite: abate, moderate
    near: decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken, dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane, alleviate, ease, lighten

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amplification

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amplification:

enhancement, caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, hyperbole, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching, fabrication, misrepresentation, fudging, hedging, hype, puffery, superlative, addition, supplement, cut, deletion, adjustment, alteration, modification, revision, amendment, correction, emendation, improvement, renovation, clarification, explanation, explication

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Amplification

Words with the opposite meaning of Amplification:

meiosis, understatement, belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, poor-mouthing

Origin & Etymology of Amplification

borrowed from Latin amplificātiōn-, amplificātiō "act of making greater, enlarging upon (in rhetoric)," from amplificāre "to increase the size of, amplify" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Amplification

What does "Amplification" mean?

"Amplification" means an act, example, or product of amplifying. As a noun, it is defined as: an act, example, or product of amplifying. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Amplification"?

Other words for "Amplification" include enhancement, caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery and exaggeration. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amplification" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amplification"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amplification". Common alternatives include enhancement, caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, hyperbole and magnification.

What is the opposite of "Amplification"?

Antonyms of "Amplification" include meiosis, understatement, belittlement, disparagement, minimizing and poor-mouthing.

Is "Amplification" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Amplification" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Amplification"?

"Amplification" is pronounced /ˌam-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ and divided into syllables as am·pli·fi·ca·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Amplification"?

"Amplification" comes from borrowed from Latin amplificātiōn-, amplificātiō "act of making greater, enlarging upon (in rhetoric)," from amplificāre "to increase the size of, amplify" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Amplification" meaning "as in enhancement"?

When "Amplification" (noun) means as in enhancement, synonyms include enhancement, caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment and embroidering. Opposites in this sense include meiosis, understatement, belittlement and disparagement.