magnification
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for magnification, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act or process of making something look bigger, or the amount by which it is enlarged.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
blowup
overstatement
Antonyms
How to use magnification
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
high magnification
a magnification of
degree of magnification
Etymology
Built from "magnify" plus the suffix "-fication", following the pattern of words like "clarification".
Full origin of magnification →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.
