magnification
Definitions
The action of magnifying something or the process of being magnified.
The ratio of an object's image size to its real size, typically produced by a lens or microscope.
The degree to which something is or can be magnified.
Examples
The microscope provides high magnification, allowing us to see the intricate details of the cell structure.
The jeweler used a lens with ten times magnification to inspect the clarity of the diamond.
The apparent magnification of the distant mountains was caused by the unique atmospheric conditions.
Synonyms
enlargement amplification zoom expansion augmentation aggrandizement exaggeration
Antonyms
reduction diminution shrinkage contraction minimization abridgment compression