amplifier

/'æmplifaiə/

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Word: Amplifier

Definition: An amplifier is a noun that refers to an electronic device or piece of equipment that increases the strength of signals, such as sound or electrical signals.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "amplifier" when talking about devices that boost audio or electrical signals.
• It is commonly used in contexts related to music, sound systems, or electronics.

Example:

• "I connected my guitar to an amplifier to make the sound louder during the concert."

Advanced Usage:

• In technical contexts, you might encounter different types of amplifiers, such as "operational amplifiers" in electronics, which are used in various circuits to perform mathematical operations on signals.

Word Variants:

• Amplify (verb): To make something louder or stronger.
  • Example: "They need to amplify the sound for the audience to hear."
• Amplification (noun): The process of increasing the strength of a signal.
  • Example: "The amplification of the sound made it easier for everyone to enjoy the music."

Different Meanings:

1. In Music: An amplifier can refer specifically to a device used with musical instruments, such as electric guitars.
2. General Use: The term can also imply increasing the intensity, importance, or impact of something in a non-technical sense, like amplifying a message.

Synonyms:

• Booster (in the context of sound)
• Enhancer
• Magnifier (in some contexts)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically use "amplifier," you can use phrases like: - "Turn up the volume" (to increase the sound, similar to what an amplifier does).

Summary:

An amplifier is an important electronic device that boosts signals. It's widely used in sound systems and music.

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Noun

1. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it