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amplitude

UK
/ˈæmplɪtjuːd/
US
/ˈæmplɪˌtud/

Translations

amplitudenoun
amplitudes
pl
UK
/ˈæmplɪtjuːd/
US
/ˈæmplɪˌtud/
The amplitude of the sound wave determines its loudness.
Амплитуда звуковой волны определяет её громкость.
Synonyms
magnitude
volume
width
breadth
range
scope
size
extent
amplitudeadjective
UK
/ˈæm.plɪ.tjuːd/
US
/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "amplitude modulation")

Definitions

amplitudenoun
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
The amplitude of the sound wave determines its loudness.
The angular distance of a celestial object from the true east or west point of the horizon at rising or setting.
The amplitude of the star was measured to determine its position in the sky.
The breadth, range, or magnitude of something.
The amplitude of his knowledge on the subject was impressive.
In mathematics, the angle made with the positive real axis by the line representing a complex number in the complex plane; the argument.
The amplitude of the complex number 1 + i is 45 degrees.
amplitudeadjective
Relating to or based on the amplitude of a wave, signal, or other measurable oscillation.
Amplitude modulation is widely used in radio broadcasting.
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