Amp

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AMP is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:

Contents

0.1 Science
0.2 Entertainment
0.3 Computers
0.4 Brands
0.5 Other

Science

ampere (A), the SI unit of electrical current
Amplifier, a piece of electronic equipment that increases the power of a signal
In biology, the nucleotide, adenosine monophosphate; or Antimicrobial peptide

Entertainment

Amp (band), the alternative experimental rock and electronic band
Amp (MTV), a TV show on MTV

Computers

AMP, an MP3 decoding engine used by both Winamp and Napster in 1999. It was

principally authored by Tomislav Uzelac, and originally marketed as 'AMP' by the partnership of Uzelac and entrepreneur Brian Litman, it was later merged into their venture PlayMedia Systems, Inc.

LAMP, a common software suite for Web development: (Linux), Apache, MySQL, PHP
WAMP, a common software suite for Web development: (Windows), Apache, MySQL, PHP
Asynchronous Multiprocessing

Brands

Mountain Dew AMP, an energy drink made by Mountain Dew.
AMP Inc., a manufacturer of electrical and electronic connectors, now part of Tyco Electronics, or the name brand of such connectors.
AMP Limited is an Australian company providing insurance, investment and other financial services.
AMP may also refer to the American Moderation Party.
American Music Press Magazine.
AMP is the stock symbol for Ameriprise Financial, which was spun off from American Express in 2005.
Atlas Medical Pioneer, a mountaineering organization witch its members are doctors and medical students of Padjadjaran University Bandung Indonesia.

Other

Amputee, a person who has had one or more limbs removed from their body
Amplified Bible
Auto Mag Pistol
AMP, Asian Massage Parlor ^{[[Citing sources citation needed]]}
AMP is short for "Americans Married to Pakistanis" (Can also be known as AMTP) ^{[[Citing sources citation needed]]}
AMP, Asian Male Posse
Amp Is a Enemy in the Mario Series.

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