Magnified: meaning, definitions and examples
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magnified
[ ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪd ]
visual enhancement
Magnified means to make something appear larger than it is, often through the use of lenses or digital technology. This term is commonly used in photography, optics, and various scientific applications.
Synonyms
amplified, enlarged, intensified
Examples of usage
- The image was magnified to reveal fine details.
- She magnified the text to read it more easily.
- The microscope magnified the cells for study.
Translations
Translations of the word "magnified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amplificado
🇮🇳 विभाजित
🇩🇪 vergrößert
🇮🇩 diperbesar
🇺🇦 збільшений
🇵🇱 powiększony
🇯🇵 拡大された
🇫🇷 agrandi
🇪🇸 ampliado
🇹🇷 büyütülmüş
🇰🇷 확대된
🇸🇦 مُكبَّر
🇨🇿 zvětšený
🇸🇰 zväčšený
🇨🇳 放大的
🇸🇮 povečan
🇮🇸 stækkaður
🇰🇿 үлкейтілген
🇬🇪 გაფართოებული
🇦🇿 böyüdülmüş
🇲🇽 ampliado
Etymology
The word 'magnified' originates from the Latin verb 'magnificare', which means 'to make great'. This is derived from 'magnus', meaning 'great' or 'large'. The term was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century, and over time it has maintained its meaning of enhancing the size or importance of something. In the context of optics and visual representation, magnification has been crucial for advancements in science, particularly in the study of tiny organisms and materials. With the development of lenses and digital imaging technology, the term has gained broader usage, extending into various fields including medicine, photography, and design.