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amplitude

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/ˈæmplɪtjuːd/ · am-pli-tude

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

Meanings

nountechnical

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

کسی کمپن یا جھول کی زیادہ سے زیادہ وسعت، جو توازن کی حالت سے ماپی جاتی ہے۔

وسعت

wisat

Synonyms

extentscoperangeدائرہپھیلاؤوسعت

Antonyms

minimaminimumsmallnessکمچھوٹانقص

Common Collocations

  • amplitude of sound
  • amplitude modulation
  • amplitude spectrum

Example Sentences

The amplitude of the sound wave affects its loudness.

آواز کی لہروں کی وسعت ان کی بلندی کو متاثر کرتی ہے۔

Awaaz ki lehron ki wisat unki bulandi ko mutasir karti hai.

In physics, amplitude is crucial for understanding wave properties.

طبیعیات میں، وسعت لہریں کی خصوصیات کو سمجھنے کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Tabeeyat mein, wisat lahre ki khususiyaat ko samajhne ke liye ahm hai.

The amplitude modulation technique is essential for radio broadcasting.

وسعت موڈولیشن تکنیک ریڈیو نشریات کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Wisat modulation technique radio nashriyat ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

amplifier:An amplifier increases the amplitude of an electrical signal, while amplitude refers to the extent of the vibration or wave itself.

Word Family

amplify
verbبڑھانا
amplification
nounبڑھاؤ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of amplitude as the 'extent' of a sound wave, where higher amplitude means louder sound.

Imagine a tall wave at the beach, representing high amplitude.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ تو ہوا کی وسعت کا ذکر کر، اس کی آغوش میں شکور و شکر ہے۔

Kuch to hawa ki wisat ka zikar kar, is ki aaghosh mein shakur o shakar hai.

Mention the extent of the air, in its embrace lies gratitude and sweetness.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونچی دکان اور پھیکا پکوان۔

Onchi dukaan aur phika pakwan.

A high shop but bland dish.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "amplitudo" — fullness, breadth

First known use: 16th century

The word 'amplitude' has evolved from the Latin 'amplitudo', which refers to the extent, size, or fullness of something, and has been used in English since the late 16th century.