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magnification

noun

  1. process of enlarging something only in appearance, not in physical size
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Pronunciation: /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English magnify English -ification English magnification From magnify + -ification.

  1. The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

    His story included a magnification of the events.

  2. The apparent enlargement of an object in an image, for example using a lens, or by zooming in on a computer.
  3. Amplification.

    magnification of sound