Magnifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

🇵🇱 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.

See also: magnificent.