amplifier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
An adverb that adds intensity, such as "really" or "totally".
An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.
A portable encasement that houses a large speaker, used to amplify voices and musical instruments at live performances.
A lens that enlarges the field of vision.

Pronunciation

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-amplifier.wav /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ [ˈɛəm.plə.faɪ.ɚ] /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ [ˈɛəm.plə.faɪɹ] /ˈæm.plə.fɑɪ.ə/ /ˈeːm.plə.fɑɪ.ə/

Word forms

amplifier amplifiers

Etymology

From amplify + -er.

Related words

ample amplifiable amplification amplificatory amplify amplifying glass amplitude gain

Derived words

bioamplifier Darlington amplifier error amplifier linear amplifier microamplifier multiamplifier parametric amplifier photoamplifier power amplifier preamplifier pre-amplifier push-pull amplifier radio amplifier sense amplifier tube amplifier valve amplifier

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