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Amplitude

/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/

The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

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noun
  1. 1

    The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

  2. 2

    The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.

  3. 3

    The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

  4. 4

    The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.

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