am·pli·fi·er ( m pl -f  r)n. 1. One that amplifies, enlarges, or extends. 2. Electronics A device, especially one using transistors or electron tubes, that produces amplification of an electrical signal. |
amplifier [ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə]
n
1. (Electronics) an electronic device used to increase the strength of the signal fed into it
2. (Electronics) such a device used for the amplification of audio frequency signals in a radio, etc.
3. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog an additional lens for altering the focal length of a camera lens
4. a person or thing that amplifies
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| Noun | 1. |  amplifier - electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through itaudio amplifier - an amplifier that increases the amplitude of reproduced sound booster amplifier, booster station, relay link, relay station, relay transmitter, booster - an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor) maser - an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation P.A., P.A. system, PA system, public address system, PA - an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, radio, wireless - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals stereo, stereo system, stereophonic system, stereophony - reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound |
amplifier
noun amp (informal), speaker, loudspeaker It was just a cassette deck and an amplifier, but it worked well.
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amplifier
n (Rad) → Verstärker m
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