amplitude
noun/ˈæmplɪtuːd/
Frequency rank: #9,700 most common English word
Meaning
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Example sentence
The scientists measured the amplitude of the sound wave to determine how loud it would be.
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