enlargement

• Nom désignant l'action, le processus ou le résultat d'agrandir quelque chose en taille, en échelle ou en capacité, ou une reproduction agrandie d'une image.

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.

   Augmentation de taille

   • 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.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationdilationexpansionextensiongrowthincreasemagnification

   Antonymesdecreasediminutionreductionshrinkage

2. Photographic enlargementB1formal

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

   Agrandissement photographique

   • 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.

   Synonymesblow upblowup

   Antonymesreduction