amplifications
[/ˌæm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: amplifications
amplificações
1. The act or process of making something louder or more intense
The amplifications of the sound system made the concert enjoyable for all attendees.
As amplificações do sistema de som tornaram o concerto agradável para todos os presentes.
2. Additional information or details that expand upon or clarify something previously stated
The lawyer provided amplifications to her original testimony during the cross-examination.
A advogada forneceu amplificações ao seu depoimento original durante o contra-interrogatório.
3. In electronics, the increase in strength or magnitude of a signal
The amplifications in the circuit allowed for better signal reception.
As amplificações no circuito permitiram melhor recepção de sinal.
4. An exaggeration or overstatement of facts
His amplifications of the events made the story seem more dramatic than it actually was.
Suas amplificações dos eventos tornaram a história mais dramática do que realmente era.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'amplificações' is frequently used in technical, legal, and academic contexts. In American English, the term is commonly employed in electronics, music production, law, and formal communications. The plural form 'amplifications' is often used when discussing multiple instances of clarification or signal enhancement, making it a valuable term in professional environments across both cultures.
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