as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome
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Recent Examples of amplitude
Importantly, the exact pattern of floor movements – including their amplitude and speed – can be repeated for each assessment session.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
These electrodes pick up brain activity, which varies from waves that are low in amplitude (the height of the wave) and relatively fast to waves that are high in amplitude (a taller wave) and relatively slow.
—Beth Ann Malow, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2024
By measuring the difference in the amplitude, meteorologists could extract the data necessary to track rainfall using the signal processing algorithms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2024
The researchers examined three key eye measurements before and after spaceflight: ocular rigidity, which reflects the stiffness of eye tissue, intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye, and ocular pulse amplitude, the variation in eye pressure with each heartbeat.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
These electrodes pick up brain activity, which varies from waves that are low in amplitude (the height of the wave) and relatively fast to waves that are high in amplitude (a taller wave) and relatively slow.
—Beth Ann Malow, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2024
By measuring the difference in the amplitude, meteorologists could extract the data necessary to track rainfall using the signal processing algorithms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2024
The researchers examined three key eye measurements before and after spaceflight: ocular rigidity, which reflects the stiffness of eye tissue, intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye, and ocular pulse amplitude, the variation in eye pressure with each heartbeat.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is also normal to some extent.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Alienware uses industry-standard components in the Area-51—to an extent.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
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The medicine wheel represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of one's being, and the continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realms.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Higher education is a realm in which the United States still sets the global standard.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most are between two and three inches tall and between 6 and 9 inches in width.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These lots average 70 feet in width, perfect for spacious three-car garages and various layout options.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Rebels combined to hit 19 of 39 (49%) from long range in their wins over North Carolina and Iowa State last weekend.—
Paul Newberry,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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