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Magnification

Noun CEFR C1
ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The apparent enlargement of an object in an image, for example using a lens, or by zooming in on a computer.
    countable, uncountable
  3. Amplification.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“His story included a magnification of the events.”
“magnification of sound⟳”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Magnifications Magnificence magnificent magnificent bird of paradise magnificent frigate bird magnificent frigatebird

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