magnification
/ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something appear larger, especially using a lens or microscope.
- He adjusted the magnification on the telescope to get a clearer view of the moon.
- High magnification allows scientists to see tiny bacteria.
- The microscope has a magnification of 1000 times.
- The degree to which something is enlarged; the power of a lens or optical instrument to magnify.
- She chose a magnifying glass with 5x magnification for reading small print.
- This camera lens has a 10x magnification.
- The magnification of the binoculars is too low for birdwatching.
- An exaggerated or overemphasized representation of something.
- The media's magnification of the problem caused unnecessary panic.
- His story was a magnification of the truth, making it sound much more dramatic.
- She realized her fear was a magnification of a minor issue.
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