ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Magnification

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Magnification is a noun meaning The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

Meaning

The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

magnification of sound
His story included a magnification of the events.

Word Forms

Synonyms for magnification

Depending on context, synonyms include enlargement, exaggeration, overstatement.

Antonyms for magnification

Common opposites include minification, understatement.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enlargement, exaggeration, overstatement, amplification, enlarging, extend.

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