magnification

noun
UK: /ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of making something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

    1. The magnification made the tiny details visible.
    2. The microscope's magnification allowed scientists to examine the cellular structure.

  2. The degree to which something is or can be magnified. It's a ratio of an object's apparent size to its actual size.

    1. This lens provides a 10x magnification.
    2. High magnification is essential for observing bacteria under a microscope.

  3. Exaggeration or overstatement of something, often to emphasize its importance or effect.

    1. His magnification of the problem made everyone worried.
    2. The media's magnification of the event caused widespread panic among the citizens.

Synonyms

enlargement amplification exaggeration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "magnification" in English means: The act of making something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope., The degree to which something is or can be magnified. It's a ratio of an object's apparent size to its actual size., Exaggeration or overstatement of something, often to emphasize its importance or effect..

The phonetic transcription of "magnification" is /ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "magnification": enlargement, amplification, exaggeration.

Example usage of "magnification": "The magnification made the tiny details visible.". More examples on the page.