as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome
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Recent Examples of amplitude
Andrade can execute a Cheng that outshines Biles with its amplitude and technique.
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Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
During the competition, riders get two descents, and a panel of judges scores them on a set of criteria: amplitude (or air time), fluidity and control, tricks and style, and line choice.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Reality check: Climate change is magnifying the chances for compound disasters by increasing the frequency and amplitude of extreme precipitation events, raising sea levels, and boosting hurricane intensity.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s the amplitude of the county and the dynamism of life there, and the economy and the diversity of people doing different kinds of things.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
During the competition, riders get two descents, and a panel of judges scores them on a set of criteria: amplitude (or air time), fluidity and control, tricks and style, and line choice.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Reality check: Climate change is magnifying the chances for compound disasters by increasing the frequency and amplitude of extreme precipitation events, raising sea levels, and boosting hurricane intensity.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s the amplitude of the county and the dynamism of life there, and the economy and the diversity of people doing different kinds of things.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Train hiring managers to understand the scope and implications of these laws.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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That Killed Sleeping Man in 2013 Opens for Third Time: 'This Is Mother Nature' About 36 hours after Pollard was first reported missing, authorities changed the scope of the search and rescue effort, citing safety concerns.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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On average, the court takes six months to issue an opinion but given the extent of the proceedings, a decision isn’t expected until late in 2025.Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn).Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The entire goal post is the width of a five-dollar bill.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a terrace on the parlor floor that spans the width of the home.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The elf owl is considered rare in some areas due to its limited range and specific habitat needs.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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