enlargement

noun

en·​large·​ment in-ˈlärj-mənt How to pronounce enlargement (audio)
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1
: an act or instance of enlarging : the state of being enlarged
2
: a photographic print larger than the negative that is made by projecting the negative image through a lens onto a photographic printing surface

Examples of enlargement in a Sentence

Symptoms include enlargement of the lymph nodes. The plans call for an enlargement of the company's offices.
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The more common causes of this enlargement are coronary artery disease and high blood pressure (hypertension).4 Coronary artery disease occurs when the arteries that bring blood and oxygen to your heart become narrow or blocked. Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 This enlargement was most prominent in brain regions associated with emotional and cognitive processing—specifically ones that are well known to play a role in how people process emotions and assess rewarding or meaningful experiences. Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Esophageal varices is enlargement of blood vessels in the esophagus that develops as a result of obstructed blood flow in the liver. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024 Also, a remodeling and enlargement of the Monica Rich Kosann shop on the seventh floor of Bergdorf Goodman was completed. David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enlargement 

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of enlargement was in 1540

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“Enlargement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlargement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

enlargement

noun
en·​large·​ment in-ˈlärj-mənt How to pronounce enlargement (audio)
1
: an act or instance of enlarging : the state of being enlarged
2
: a photographic print made larger than the negative

Medical Definition

enlargement

noun
en·​large·​ment in-ˈlärj-mənt How to pronounce enlargement (audio)
: an act or instance of enlarging : the state of being enlarged
enlargement of the heart
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