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magnifier

[ ˈmaɡnɪˌfaɪər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

tool for zooming

A magnifier is a tool used to make small objects appear larger by increasing their apparent size. It usually consists of a convex lens mounted in a frame with a handle, which you can hold up to your eye to see things more clearly.

Synonyms

glass, lens, magnifying glass, spyglass.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
magnifier	Same as the first entry; it seems repeated accidentally. Refer to the first entry for details.
lens	A specific component made of glass or plastic that focuses or magnifies light. Common in photography, glasses, or optics. The camera's lens needs to be cleaned for a clearer picture
magnifying glass	A handheld device with a handle used to enlarge the view of small objects. Common in detective work or casual use. She used a magnifying glass to read the tiny print on the map
glass	Can refer to any glass or lens but is often used in archaic or informal speech. Not specific and can be ambiguous. She looked through the glass to get a better view
spyglass	A small, portable telescope historically used by sailors. Gives a distant, detailed view and often has an adventurous connotation. The pirate pulled out his spyglass to scan the horizon for ships

Examples of usage

You can use a magnifier to read small print on labels.
The detective used a magnifier to examine the tiny clue.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lupa

🇮🇳 आवर्धक लेंस

🇩🇪 Lupe

🇮🇩 kaca pembesar

🇺🇦 лупа

збільшувальне скло
збільшувач

🇵🇱 lupa

🇯🇵 拡大鏡 (かくだいきょう)

🇫🇷 loupe

🇪🇸 lupa

🇹🇷 büyüteç

🇰🇷 확대경 (hwakdaegyeong)

🇸🇦 عدسة مكبرة (adasa mukabbira)

🇨🇿 lupa

🇸🇰 lupa

🇨🇳 放大镜 (fàngdàjìng)

🇸🇮 povečevalno steklo

🇮🇸 stækkunargler

🇰🇿 үлкейткіш шыны

🇬🇪 სადიდებელი შუშა (sadidebeli shusha)

🇦🇿 böyüdücü şüşə

🇲🇽 lupa

Etymology

The word 'magnifier' originated from the Latin word 'magnificare', which means 'to magnify' or 'to make larger'. The concept of using lenses to magnify objects dates back to ancient times, with the earliest known magnifying glass made in the 13th century. Over the years, magnifiers have become essential tools in various fields such as science, medicine, and detective work.