Enlarging: meaning, definitions and examples

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enlarging

 

[ ɪnˈlɑːdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in photography

To make a photographic print larger than the negative by using an enlarger.

Synonyms

amplify, expand, magnify

Examples of usage

  • The photographer spent hours in the darkroom enlarging the photos.
  • She decided to enlarge the image to capture more details.
  • The process of enlarging requires precision and attention to detail.
Context #2 | Verb

to increase in size

To become or make something larger in size.

Synonyms

augment, expand, extend

Examples of usage

  • The company is planning to enlarge its production facilities.
  • The balloon enlarged as more air was pumped into it.
  • He needs to enlarge the text on his computer screen for better readability.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlarging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ampliando

🇮🇳 बड़ा करना

🇩🇪 vergrößernd

🇮🇩 memperbesar

🇺🇦 збільшення

🇵🇱 powiększanie

🇯🇵 拡大する

🇫🇷 agrandissant

🇪🇸 agrandando

🇹🇷 büyütme

🇰🇷 확대하는

🇸🇦 تكبير

🇨🇿 zvětšování

🇸🇰 zväčšovanie

🇨🇳 放大

🇸🇮 povečanje

🇮🇸 stækkandi

🇰🇿 ұлғайту

🇬🇪 გადიდება

🇦🇿 böyütmə

🇲🇽 agrandando

Etymology

The word 'enlarge' originated from the Old French word 'enlargier', which in turn came from the Latin word 'largus' meaning 'abundant' or 'ample'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally in the sense of 'to make larger'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to increasing in size or scope.

See also: enlargement, enlarger.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,614, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.