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magnification

 

[ mæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

optics science

Magnification refers to the process of making an object appear larger than it is, typically through the use of optical instruments like microscopes or magnifying glasses. It is a crucial concept in various scientific fields, enabling the detailed study of small entities.

Synonyms

amplification, augmentation, enlargement

Examples of usage

  • The microscope provided a magnification of 100x.
  • He used a magnifying glass for better magnification of the text.
  • In photography, magnification can alter the appearance of subjects.
  • The telescope offers great magnification for stargazing.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ampliação

🇮🇳 वर्धन

🇩🇪 Vergrößerung

🇮🇩 perbesaran

🇺🇦 збільшення

🇵🇱 powiększenie

🇯🇵 拡大

🇫🇷 agrandissement

🇪🇸 ampliación

🇹🇷 büyütme

🇰🇷 확대

🇸🇦 تكبير

🇨🇿 zvětšení

🇸🇰 zväčšenie

🇨🇳 放大

🇸🇮 povečava

🇮🇸 stækkun

🇰🇿 ұлғайту

🇬🇪 ზრდა

🇦🇿 böyütmə

🇲🇽 ampliación

Etymology

The word 'magnification' originates from the Latin term 'magnificare', which means 'to make large'. This Latin word combines 'magnus', meaning 'great' or 'large', with '-ficare', a suffix related to making or doing. The term evolved through Middle English in the 14th century as ‘magnifiyng’ and was adapted into its current form in the late 16th century. Over time, magnification has become a fundamental concept in the fields of optics and microscopy, playing a vital role in the advancement of scientific exploration and discovery. By enabling humans to see beyond the limitations of the naked eye, magnification has profoundly impacted various disciplines, including biology, astronomy, and materials science.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,455, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.