amplitude vs ratio

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. 

ratio

noun
  • The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient). 

  • A number representing a comparison between two named things. 

  • The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post. 

verb
  • To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster. 

intj
  • Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes. 

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