enlargement — The process of making something bigger, or a photograph or image that has been made larger than the original.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of making something bigger, or a photograph or image that has been made larger than the original.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
Korean meaning: 확대, 증축, 확대된 것
Korean pronunciation: 인-라지-먼트 (강세: 라)
Example Sentences
- The doctor was concerned about the enlargement of my appetite after seeing me finish three pizzas.
- The company announced the enlargement of its headquarters to accommodate more employees.
- My grandmother's enlargement of family photos made everyone look like giants on the wall.
enlargement
NOUN//ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt//
The process of making something bigger, or a photograph or image that has been made larger than the original.
The process of making something bigger, or a photograph or image that has been made larger than the original.
Photo enlargement reveals family estrangement!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century French 'enlargir', which originally meant 'to set free' or 'to release from confinement'. The meaning gradually shifted to 'to make bigger' as the concept of freedom became associated with having more space.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The doctor was concerned about the enlargement of my appetite after seeing me finish three pizzas.”
“The company announced the enlargement of its headquarters to accommodate more employees.”
“My grandmother's enlargement of family photos made everyone look like giants on the wall.”
“The enlargement of the database requires additional server capacity.”
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