amplification
noun/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,448 most common English word
Meaning
The process of making something larger, stronger, or more detailed; elaboration or enlargement.
Example sentence
The speaker's use of repetition provided clear amplification of her main argument.
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