omvang — meaning in English

English meaning

• amplitude noun In physics, the greatest distance a wave or vibrating object moves from its resting position, which for sound corresponds to loudness and for light to brightness.
• compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
• girth noun The measurement around something; its circumference.

Senses

omvang is used for these senses in English:

• amplitude The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
• compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
• girth The distance measured around an object; the circumference.

amplitude — full definition

1. noun In physics, the greatest distance a wave or vibrating object moves from its resting position, which for sound corresponds to loudness and for light to brightness.
2. noun The size, range or extent of something.

compass — full definition

1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

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