Magnification

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌmæɡ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of magnification

noun the action or process of magnifying something or being magnified

Example Sentences

A1 I use a magnification glass to see small details.

A2 The scientist used magnification to study the bacteria under the microscope.

B1 The magnification of the telescope allowed us to see the stars more clearly.

B2 The high magnification of the camera lens captured every detail of the landscape.

C1 The magnification of the electron microscope revealed the intricate structure of the cell.

C2 The artist used magnification to create hyper-realistic paintings of everyday objects.

adjective relating to or involving magnification

Example Sentences

A1 The magnification glass helped me see the small details.

A2 The magnification feature on my phone camera is very useful for zooming in on objects.

B1 The scientist used a high magnification microscope to study the cells.

B2 The telescope had a powerful magnification that allowed us to see distant galaxies.

C1 The photographer used a lens with adjustable magnification to capture stunning close-up shots.

C2 The jeweler used a loupe with 20x magnification to examine the intricate details of the diamond.

Examples of magnification in a Sentence

formal The microscope has a high level of magnification, allowing us to see tiny details.

informal I love using the zoom feature on my phone camera for extra magnification.

slang Check out the magnification on these binoculars, it's insane!

figurative The media's magnification of the celebrity's personal life is overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of magnification

past tense

magnified

plural

magnifications

comparative

more magnified

superlative

most magnified

present tense

magnifies

future tense

will magnify

perfect tense

has magnified

continuous tense

is magnifying

singular

magnification

positive degree

magnified

infinitive

to magnify

gerund

magnifying

participle

magnifying

Origin and Evolution of magnification

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'magnification' originated from the Latin word 'magnificatio', which means 'greatness' or 'exaltation'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'magnification' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of making something appear larger or more prominent, often through the use of lenses or optical instruments.