amplificere

Amplificere is a Danish verb meaning to increase the strength or magnitude of something. It covers making something louder, larger, or more pronounced, often by adding energy or a signal. The word derives from the Latin amplificare, passing into Danish and other Nordic languages through European linguistic history.

In electronics and physics, amplification refers to increasing the amplitude of an electrical signal. An amplifier uses components such as transistors or vacuum tubes to produce a larger output from a smaller input. Gain is the common measure, frequently expressed in decibels. Real-world limits include noise, distortion, bandwidth, and linearity.

In biology and biochemistry, amplification denotes increasing the quantity of a molecule. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a standard method to amplify DNA, generating many copies from a single template. Other approaches include isothermal amplification and whole-genome amplification. Amplification can introduce bias and errors if not properly controlled.

In music and sound engineering, amplification enlarges audible sound so it can be heard by a larger audience. Microphones, loudspeakers, and public-address systems are used to amplify voice and instruments, with attention to fidelity, feedback, and dynamic range.

In rhetoric and communication, amplification refers to elaborating or intensifying an idea, for example by restating, detailing, or emphasizing its aspects. The term shows up across disciplines with related notions of increase and intensification.

See also: amplifier, amplification (biology), signal processing, rhetoric.