Meaning of the word amplification in English

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amplification

US /ˌæm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the process of increasing the volume of sound, especially using an amplifier

Example:
The concert hall had excellent sound amplification.
He adjusted the microphone for better vocal amplification.
2.

the act of making something larger, more extensive, or more significant

Example:
The media's amplification of the minor incident caused widespread panic.
The study provided an amplification of previous findings.
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