Amplification and Compression

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Amplification noun - Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail.

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Compression is an antonym for amplification in increase in size or effect topic.

Compression noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

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Amplification is an antonym for compression.

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