enlarging

Meanings

• Verb

  To make larger in size, extent, or importance.

  - "The company is enlarging its product line to include new technologies."
  - "After the surgery, the patient's wound will need to be enlarged to accommodate the dressing."
  - "The president announced plans to enlarge the country's military."

• Verb

  To make an image larger, especially by using a magnifying glass or a computer program.

  - "The biology teacher asked the students to enlarge the diagram of the cell."
  - "The photographer used a telephoto lens to enlarge the image of the moon."
  - "To enlarge the text, press the '+' key on your computer."

---

Synonyms

embiggen , enlargen , greaten , largen , dilate , expatiate

---

Variants

List of all variants of enlarging that leads to same result
enlarge , enlargeable , enlarged , enlarger , enlargers , enlarges , enlarging

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French enlargir, from en- 'in' + largir 'make larger'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest enlargement ever made was of a map of Russia, which measured over 3 miles by 4 miles.

2. The first microscope, invented in the late 16th century, allowed scientists to enlarge the size of tiny objects for closer examination.

3. The largest magnifying glass ever made was over 10 feet in diameter and was used to read the fine print on a banknote.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Expansion: The process of becoming larger in size, extent, or importance.

2. Magnification: The process of making something larger in size, especially by using a microscope or telescope.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'enlarging' is often used metaphorically to describe the expansion of ideas or the growth of characters. In art, the term 'enlargement' refers to the process of increasing the size of an image. In music, 'enlarging' can refer to the addition of new instruments or voices to a composition.

How to Memorize "enlarging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of blowing up a balloon or expanding a balloon. This can help you remember the meaning of 'enlarging' as making something larger in size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enlarging' with the words 'expand' and 'magnify'. This can help you remember the meanings of these related words as well.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elephants Need Large Areas' to remember that 'enlarging' means making something larger. Replace 'Elephants' with the word you want to remember and 'Large Areas' with 'in size, extent, or importance'.

---

Memorize "enlarging" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize enlarging is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.