amplitude vs width

amplitude

noun
  • The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude. 

  • The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies. 

  • 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. 

  • The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic. 

  • 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. 

  • The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range. 

width

noun
  • The measurement of the extent of something from side to side. 

  • The state of being wide. 

  • The horizontal distance between a batsman and the ball as it passes him. 

  • A piece of material measured along its smaller dimension, especially fabric. 

  • The use of all the width of the pitch, from one side to the other. 

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