====== Amplitude ======

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The **amplitude** is the width of an oscillation. This refers to the maximum value, not the average value. For watches, the half-oscillations of the oscillating system are taken as the reference value.

See also:
  * [[Watch]] -> oscillation system
  * [[Rate]]
  * [[Accuracy]]

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