as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome
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Recent Examples of amplitude
By measuring the difference in the amplitude, meteorologists could extract the data necessary to track rainfall using the signal processing algorithms.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2024
The researchers examined three key eye measurements before and after spaceflight: ocular rigidity, which reflects the stiffness of eye tissue, intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye, and ocular pulse amplitude, the variation in eye pressure with each heartbeat.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Using computer simulations of general relativity, the team found that the amplitude of the post-merger gravitational-wave signal diminishes over time.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This increases the amplitude of the orbital motions ‒ meaning how fast and far people are walking in circles.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2024
The researchers examined three key eye measurements before and after spaceflight: ocular rigidity, which reflects the stiffness of eye tissue, intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye, and ocular pulse amplitude, the variation in eye pressure with each heartbeat.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Using computer simulations of general relativity, the team found that the amplitude of the post-merger gravitational-wave signal diminishes over time.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This increases the amplitude of the orbital motions ‒ meaning how fast and far people are walking in circles.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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The administration has not ruled out the possibility of expanding the scope of the tariffs to include additional vehicle components.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Most people can’t comprehend the current scope of spaceflight advancement, says Antonio Peronace, the executive director of Space for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that brings private citizens to space.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The extent of unused offices in Washington was highlighted in a December report from Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) office.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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Putin will know the extent to which Russia is now reliant economically on China, and subservient to it militarily.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the realm of legal technology, OpenText's Discovery suite, featuring Axcelerate, supports eDiscovery and investigations.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Take a large section—about the same width as the roller—and roll under the hair.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
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If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Rebels combined to hit 19 of 39 (49%) from long range in their wins over North Carolina and Iowa State last weekend.—
Paul Newberry,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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