ENLARGEMENT

expansion, enlargement

(noun) the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

enlargement, blowup, magnification

(noun) a photographic print that has been enlarged

expansion, enlargement, elaboration

(noun) a discussion that provides additional information

enlargement

(noun) the state of being enlarged

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

enlargement (countable and uncountable, plural enlargements)

The act of making something larger.

(figuratively) A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.

An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.

(obsolete) Freedom from confinement; liberty.

Diffuseness of speech or writing; a speaking at length.

Source: Wiktionary

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En*large"ment, n.

1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.

2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.

3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty. Give enlargement to the swain. Shak.

4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument. An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army. Clarendon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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