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1.nounThe measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
2.nounThe maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
3.nounThe maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
4.nounThe 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.
5.nounThe arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
6.nounThe horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.