enlargement

/ɪnˈlɑrdʒmənt/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something larger, or the state of being larger.
    • The doctor explained that the enlargement of the lymph node was due to an infection.
    • She ordered an enlargement of her favorite wedding photo.
    • The enlargement of the airport will allow it to handle more flights.
  2. A photographic print that is larger than the original negative or digital file.
    • She hung a black-and-white enlargement of her grandmother's portrait on the wall.
    • The photographer made a 16x20 enlargement from the small negative.
    • He framed a beautiful enlargement of the landscape shot.
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