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Synonyms & Similar Words
booster
enlarger
expander
intensifier
magnifier
multiplier
enhancer
augmenter
strengthener
increaser
enlarger
extender
broadcaster
loudspeaker
speaker
megaphone
microphone
loudhailer
public address system
sound system
audio equipment
sound amplifier
signal booster
repeater
transponder
transmitter
receiver
amplifier circuit
gain stage
preamplifier
power amplifier
stereo amplifier
mono amplifier
audio amplifier
acoustic amplifier
electric amplifier
electronic amplifier
signal amplifier
voltage amplifier
current amplifier
power booster
signal booster
noise reducer
distortion reducer
feedback reducer
equalizer
filter
limiter
compressor
expander
noise gate
distortion pedal
overdrive pedal
fuzz pedal
boost pedal
preamp pedal
amplifier pedal
gain pedal
volume pedal
level pedal
tone pedal
equalizer pedal
filter pedal
limiter pedal
compressor pedal
expander pedal
noise gate pedal
Meaning of Amplifier
A device that increases the power or amplitude of an electrical signal.
Definitions
- A device that increases the power or amplitude of an electrical signal, typically used in audio and other electronic equipment.
- A device that increases the magnitude of a signal, such as a voltage or current, while maintaining its waveform.
- A device that increases the strength or intensity of a signal, such as a sound or radio signal.
Etymology of Amplifier
The word "amplifier" comes from the Latin words "amplificare", meaning "to enlarge" or "to increase", and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun.
The word "amplifier" has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe devices that increase the power or amplitude of electrical signals.
Example Uses
- The amplifier in the guitar increased the sound to a level that filled the entire room.
- The public address system used a powerful amplifier to broadcast the speaker's voice to the large crowd.
- The audio engineer adjusted the amplifier settings to get the perfect sound for the recording.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
attenuator
reducer
diminisher
lessener
decreaser
minimizer
weakener
dampener
muffler
silencer
quietener
husher
stiller
muter
softener
tone-down
turn-down
decrease
lower
reduce
diminish
lessen
minimize
weaken
dampen
muffle
silence
quiet
hush
still
mute
soften
attenuate
decrease
lower
reduce
diminish
lessen
minimize
weaken
dampen
muffle
silence
quiet
hush
still
mute
soften