Word
enlargement
Phoneticsen·large·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪnˈɫɑɹdʒmənt/
UK/ɛnlˈɑːdʒmənt/
Españolagrandamiento
Countable & uncountable Photography
Definition
n. the act of making something bigger, or a copy of a photograph that is larger than the original.
n. the process of increasing the size, scale, or scope of something; a photographic print made larger than the negative.
Examples
“The doctor suggested an enlargement of the heart might be the problem.”
“The company is planning an enlargement of its main factory to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.”
“The proposed enlargement of the European Union requires unanimous consent from all existing member states to ensure political and economic stability across the continent.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor suggested an enlargement of the heart might be the problem.”
contextual
“The company is planning an enlargement of its main factory to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.”
complex
“The proposed enlargement of the European Union requires unanimous consent from all existing member states to ensure political and economic stability across the continent.”
Usage
Countable when referring to a specific larger copy or instance; uncountable when referring to the general process of growing larger.
Real-World Examples
“After high frequency electrical stimulation, the pearl-like regions became an average of 8% longer and 17% wider, with enlargement lasting at least 30 minutes.” “Gaining a rich and stable new member in Iceland would be a welcome win for EU enlargement, says Hallgrímur Oddsson, head of the EU-Iceland think-tank European Currents.” Etymology
From enlarge + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0