Amplitude vs Extent - What's the difference?
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The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
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(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
(firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
A range of values or locations.
The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends.
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(computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system.
Amplitude is a related term of extent.
As nouns the difference between amplitude and extent
is that amplitude is amplitude (mathematics, physics) while extent is a range of values or locations.As an adjective extent is
(obsolete) extended.amplitude
English
(wikipedia amplitude)Noun
(en noun)- The cathedral of Lincoln is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese.
- amplitude of mind
- amplitude of comprehension
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English
Noun
(en noun)- The extent of his knowledge of the language is a few scattered words.