magnification
Magnification (noun) means the act or process of making something look bigger, or the amount by which it is enlarged. Example: “The microscope offers magnification up to 1000 times.”
How to Use Magnification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much bigger something is made to look, whether by a lens or by exaggeration.
Word Forms
magnifications plural
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The microscope offers _____ up to 1000 times.
Etymology
Built from "magnify" plus the suffix "-fication", following the pattern of words like "clarification".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “magnification” mean?
The word “magnification” means the act or process of making something look bigger, or the amount by which it is enlarged. In plain terms, how much bigger something is made to look, whether by a lens or by exaggeration.
How do you pronounce “magnification”?
“Magnification” is pronounced mag-nih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnification” in a sentence?
Here is “magnification” used in a sentence: “The microscope offers magnification up to 1000 times.”
What is the opposite of “magnification”?
The opposite of “magnification” — its antonyms — is minification.
What part of speech is “magnification”?
“Magnification” is a noun.
How many meanings does “magnification” have?
“Magnification” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of making something look bigger, or the amount by which it is enlarged.