I. ˌampləfə̇ˈkāshən, ˌaam- noun
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Etymology: Latin amplification-, amplificatio, from amplificatus (past participle of amplificare to amplify, enlarge) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at amplify
1. : an act, example, or product of amplifying : enlargement , extension
a few final remarks may be added in defense and amplification of this account — R.J.Hirst
amplification of radio signals
2.
a. : matter by which a statement or idea is expanded
b. : an expanded statement
he offered no amplification of his pleasure — Clemence Dane
II. noun
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
• amplify transitive verb