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
- The apparent enlargement of an object in an image, for example using a lens, or by zooming in on a computer.
- Amplification.
Example Sentences
magnification of sound
His story included a magnification of the events.
Word Forms
- magnifications
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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