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magnification

mag·ni·fi·ca·tion
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mag-nuh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌmæg nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌmæɡ.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mag-nuh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌmæg nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of magnification word

  • noun magnification the act of magnifying or the state of being magnified. 1
  • noun magnification the power to magnify. Compare power (def 20a). 1
  • noun magnification a magnified image, drawing, copy, etc. 1
  • noun magnification The action or process of magnifying something or being magnified, especially visually. 1
  • noun magnification magnifying power or ratio 1
  • noun magnification magnified view 1

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Origin of magnification

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25, magnification is from the Late Latin word magnificātiōn- (stem of magnificātiō). See magnify, -fication

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Magnification

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

magnification popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

magnification usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for magnification

noun magnification

  • acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
  • citation — A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.
  • panegyric — a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.
  • approbation — Approbation is approval of something or agreement to it.
  • thanks — to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality.

Antonyms for magnification

noun magnification

  • decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
  • reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
  • disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.

Top questions with magnification

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