amplitude
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Olympic halfpipes are 6.7m high, with Atkin achieving an amplitude of more than 5m during her final.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
She won hearts with her big amplitude off the halfpipe and funny pre-run tweets.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
They are judged on the amplitude - the height they reach - as well as the difficulty of the tricks and how well they have executed them.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Higher relative amplitude indicated a stronger and more clearly defined daily rhythm.
From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026
Miss Ingram, who had now seated herself with proud grace at the piano, spreading out her snowy robes in queenly amplitude, commenced a brilliant prelude; talking meantime.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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