Definition of Magnification

1. Noun. The act of expanding something in apparent size.

Generic synonyms: Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Magnify

2. Noun. The ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object.
Generic synonyms: Ratio
Derivative terms: Magnify, Magnify

3. Noun. Making to seem more important than it really is.
Exact synonyms: Exaggeration, Overstatement
Generic synonyms: Deceit, Deception, Misrepresentation
Derivative terms: Exaggerate, Magnify, Magnify, Overstate
Antonyms: Understatement

4. Noun. A photographic print that has been enlarged.
Exact synonyms: Blowup, Enlargement
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Enlarge, Magnify, Magnify

Definition of Magnification

1. n. The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

Definition of Magnification

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Magnification

1. The amplification of an image by using enlarged views to magnify an area for greater detail. (13 Nov 1997)

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