Meaning & Definition of word "Magnification"

Magnification

/ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

1. The action or process of making something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
- Example: The magnification of the specimen helped scientists observe the cellular structure in detail.
2. The extent to which an object appears larger, often expressed as a ratio or multiple.
- Example: A magnification of 10x means that the object appears ten times larger than its actual size.
3. An increase in the apparent size of an object, often used in the context of optical devices.
- Example: The magnification provided by the telescope allowed astronomers to view distant galaxies clearly.
4. A measure of how much larger an object is made to appear through the use of optical instruments.
- Example: The researcher adjusted the magnification settings on the microscope for better clarity.
5. The process of exaggerating the importance or impact of something.
- Example: Media reports often involve a magnification of events to attract more viewers.

From Latin magnificatio(n-), from magnificare 'to make great'

optical magnification:

Enlargement of an image through lenses or optical instruments.

digital magnification:

Enlargement of an image using digital technology.

magnification factor:

The ratio of the size of the image to the size of the object.

magnify:

To make something appear larger than it is.

magnifier:

An optical instrument for making objects appear larger.

magnificence:

The quality of being magnificent or grand.

Meaning: Seeing things in a larger context.

Example Sentence: He likes to say he doesn’t just magnification the details, he sees the big picture.

Meaning: To blow things out of proportion.

Example Sentence: Stop magnifying the issue; it’s really not that big of a deal.