Meaning & use
amplitude
The maximum extent of a wave or vibration, measured from its resting or equilibrium position.
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Increasing the amplitude of the sound wave made the music noticeably louder.
The seismograph recorded the amplitude of each tremor during the earthquake.
A note on using this word
Amplitude relates to the strength or intensity of a wave, while frequency relates to how often it repeats.
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