amplitude
IPA: ˈæmpɫʌtud
noun
- The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
- (mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
- (physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
- (astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
- (astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
- (firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
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Examples of "amplitude" in Sentences
- Low amplitude tides are known as neap tides.
- Amplitude indicates the intensity of stimulation.
- The amplitude of the machine controls the finish of the parts.
- The answer was that intensity equals the square of the amplitude.
- The amplitude decreases because of the affect of resistive force.
- Such a cycloidal pendulum is isochronous, regardless of amplitude.
- In most cases this leads to a quenching of the amplitude of the dynamo.
- The form of the variation of amplitude is called the envelope of the wave.
- The outline of the variation in amplitude is called the envelope of the wave.
- Above threshold, the gain depends also on the amplitude of the resonated wave.
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