noun
magnification
mag-nih-fih-KAY-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
The act or process of making something look bigger, or the amount by which it is enlarged.
"The microscope offers magnification up to 1000 times."
"Photo-editing apps let you zoom in for extra magnification of small details."
2
Making something seem more important or serious than it really is.
"His magnification of a minor setback made the whole team panic."
How to use magnification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much bigger something is made to look, whether by a lens or by exaggeration.
Common pairings
high magnification
a magnification of
degree of magnification
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Word forms
- Plural
- magnifications
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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".
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for magnification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
