enlargement

• Substantiv, das die Handlung, den Prozess oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, etwas in Größe, Umfang, Ausmaß oder Fassungsvermögen zu vergrößern; auch die Ausweitung oder Erweiterung von etwas.

A noun referring to the act, process, or result of making something larger in size, scope, or capacity.

1. Increase in sizeB2formal

   The act or process of making something larger or the state of being larger.

   Vergrößerung

   • The enlargement of the house required a new foundation.
   • The doctor noted an enlargement of the patient's lymph nodes.
   • The company announced the enlargement of its production facilities.

   Synonymeamplificationaugmentationdilationexpansionextensiongrowthincreasemagnification

   Antonymedecreasediminutionreductionshrinkage

2. Photographic enlargementB1formal

   A print of a photograph that is larger than the original negative or digital file.

   Vergrößerung

   • She ordered an enlargement of her favorite wedding photo.
   • The photographer made a large enlargement for the gallery exhibition.
   • I need an enlargement of this picture for the frame.

   Synonymeblow upblowup

   Antonymereduction