Meaning of the word amp in English

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amp

US /æmp/
UK /æmp/

Noun

1.

a unit of electric current, equal to a flow of one coulomb per second

Example:
The circuit breaker tripped because too many amps were drawn.
This device requires 5 amps to operate correctly.
2.

an electronic device that amplifies electric signals, used in sound reproduction

Example:
He plugged his guitar into the amp.
The band needed a more powerful amp for their concert.
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