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   amplification

   /ˌamplɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of increasing the volume of sound, especially using an amplifier: "even without amplification, her voice carries to the farthest corners"
   • ▪ the action of increasing the amplitude of an electrical signal or other oscillation: "the amplification of radio signals is possible"
   • ▪ the action of making something more marked or intense: "you're an actor in that you are using emotion and amplification of ideas to make your point"
   • 2. the action of enlarging upon or adding detail to a story or statement: "the words 'no real prospect of succeeding' do not need any amplification"
   • 3. the action of making multiple copies of a gene or DNA sequence: "a technique known as random amplification of polymorphic DNA"

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