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Amplitude Definition & Meaning

amplitude
noun
  1. (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
  2. the property of copious abundance
  3. greatness of magnitude

"Amplitude" in song lyrics

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  • "Then projects with amplitude"
    Atoms Family — Outer Regions
  • "an oscilloscope operate to display amplitude"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oscilloscope amplitude"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does amplitude mean?
(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave the property of copious abundance greatness of magnitude
What part of speech is amplitude?
Amplitude is a noun.
How many definitions does amplitude have?
Amplitude has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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