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    amplitude
    /ˈamplɪtjuːd/

    noun

    • 1. the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium: "the amplitude of alpha rhythms"
    • 2. the angular distance of a celestial object from the true east or west point of the horizon at rising or setting.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › amplitudeAmplitude Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of AMPLITUDE is the extent or range of a quality, property, process, or phenomenon. How to use amplitude in a sentence.

  3. www.britannica.com › science › amplitude-physicsAmplitude | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 12, 2024 · amplitude, in physics, the maximum displacement or distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its equilibrium position. It is equal to one-half the length of the vibration path.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AmplitudeAmplitude - Wikipedia

    There are various definitions of amplitude (see below), which are all functions of the magnitude of the differences between the variable's extreme values. In older texts, the phase of a periodic function is sometimes called the amplitude.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAMPLITUDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    AMPLITUDE definition: 1. a large amount or wide range: 2. the distance between the top and the bottom of a wave 3. a…. Learn more.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAMPLITUDE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    AMPLITUDE meaning: 1. a large amount or wide range: 2. the distance between the top and the bottom of a wave 3. a…. Learn more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › amplitudeAMPLITUDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Amplitude definition: the state or quality of being ample, especially as to breadth or width; largeness; greatness of extent.. See examples of AMPLITUDE used in a sentence.

  8. openstax.org › books › physics13.2 Wave Properties: Speed, Amplitude, Frequency, and Period

    Define amplitude, frequency, period, wavelength, and velocity of a wave; Relate wave frequency, period, wavelength, and velocity; Solve problems involving wave properties

  9. www.khanacademy.org › harmonic-motion › vDefinition of amplitude and period (video) | Khan Academy

    The maximum magnitude of displacement, so this amount right here, whatever that distance is here, is called the amplitude. So we represent the amplitude with a capital A, and it's called the amplitude, and it's defined to be the maximum magnitude of displacement for that oscillator.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAMPLITUDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Amplitude is the maximum or peak value of a quantity or wave that varies in an oscillatory manner. The oscilloscope is helpful in determining if the amplitude of the input waveform needs to be increased.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishamplitude noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of amplitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.