amplification effect
[/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ɪˈfɛkt/]
nounpl: amplification effects
efeito de amplificação
1. A phenomenon where a small initial change or input is magnified or enlarged, resulting in a disproportionately larger output or effect
The amplification effect of social media can turn a minor incident into a viral controversy.
O efeito de amplificação das redes sociais pode transformar um incidente menor em uma controvérsia viral.
2. In electronics and acoustics, the process of increasing the strength or volume of a signal or sound
The amplification effect of the microphone made even whispers clearly audible.
O efeito de amplificação do microfone tornou até sussurros claramente audíveis.
3. In psychology and economics, the reinforcement or magnification of an initial trend or behavior
The amplification effect in financial markets can lead to rapid price increases during bull markets.
O efeito de amplificação nos mercados financeiros pode levar a aumentos rápidos de preços durante mercados em alta.
The term 'amplification effect' is widely used in contemporary Brazilian and American discourse, particularly in discussions of social media, journalism, and financial markets. In Brazil, it has gained prominence with the rise of digital communications and is commonly referenced in media criticism and academic discussions about information spread and viral phenomena.
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