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
Its volume gives the amplitude for that interaction to occur.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
These are then linked to amplitude of movements such as opening and closing lips, moving eyebrows, or angling the head.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Here, the diversity comes from the mountains, allowing for exploring different altitudes, where soils and thermal amplitudes provide unique and distinctive characteristics.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
During a run, the Watch 2R tracks several advanced metrics including average power (in watts), ground contact time, stride length, and vertical amplitude along with your average and max heart rate, cadence, calories, distance, duration, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), pace, and steps.
—PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for amplitude 
Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
These are then linked to amplitude of movements such as opening and closing lips, moving eyebrows, or angling the head.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Here, the diversity comes from the mountains, allowing for exploring different altitudes, where soils and thermal amplitudes provide unique and distinctive characteristics.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
During a run, the Watch 2R tracks several advanced metrics including average power (in watts), ground contact time, stride length, and vertical amplitude along with your average and max heart rate, cadence, calories, distance, duration, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), pace, and steps.
—PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
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During her long tenure in District 181, the scope of responsibilities and additional facets of teaching have dramatically changed, Pelak said.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the full scope of both of their catalogs is far more nuanced, but both rappers played into those perceptions during their beef.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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But there is definitely an argument that playing that way weaponises Chelsea’s attackers to the fullest extent.—
Emile Nuh,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming season could set the tone for important developments and storylines that will affect both Dillon's career and Kaulig Racing's status in the competitive realm of NASCAR.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is barely even a faux pas in the realm of dating.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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If the borders are equal in width, the card could be worth as much as 30-to-50 percent more than an average card in the grade.—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mature height is from 1 to 3 feet with a width of 2 to 3 feet.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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Tim Jackson, owner of Urban Lighting, is a big fan of LED technology and believes an Edison base, or screw-in LED lamp is preferable, especially in a warmer color range (2700k to 3000k).—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Her company’s signature ski safaris cost upwards of $1,500 per person per day (including accommodations) and over the course of a week typically combine three to four regions in Switzerland, France, and Italy to provide a range of microclimates, maximizing the chances of scoring great powder.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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