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amplification
Amplification (noun) means the act, or result, of making something bigger, fuller or more extensive.
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The act, or result, of making something bigger, fuller or more extensive.
2
The act, or result, of boosting a quantity such as voltage, power or electric current on its own.
3
(genetics) The use of a lab technique called PCR to copy and multiply a stretch of DNA many times over.
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(chemistry) A way of naming compounds in which parts of a basic structure are swapped for ring-shaped groups.
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of amplification?
"amplification" (noun) means the act, or result, of making something bigger, fuller or more extensive.
What is another word for amplification?
Other words for "amplification" include elaboration, gain.
What is the opposite of amplification?
Opposites of "amplification" include abbreviation, abridgment.
What are the different meanings of amplification?
"amplification" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act, or result, of making something bigger, fuller or more extensive; 2. The act, or result, of boosting a quantity such as voltage, power or electric current on its own; 3. (genetics) The use of a lab technique called PCR to copy and multiply a stretch of DNA many times over.
