amplitude

noun/ˈæmplɪtuːd/

Frequency rank: #9,700 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

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Example sentence

The scientists measured the amplitude of the sound wave to determine how loud it would be.

Synonyms & related words

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