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US/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈlɑːdʒ.mənt/
the act of making something bigger, or a bigger copy of something such as a photograph
In context
The company announced an enlargement of its factory last year.
I asked the shop for an enlargement of our wedding photo.
The enlargement of the European Union brought in many new members.
Words that go with enlargement
noun + preposition
- enlargement ofThe enlargement of the airport will take three years.
noun + noun
- EU enlargementEU enlargement brought ten new countries into the union in 2004.
- photo enlargementA photo enlargement of that size costs very little.
- enlargement plansThe enlargement plans were rejected by the council.
adjective + noun
- major enlargementThe museum needs a major enlargement to hold the new collection.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the enlargement photo is very clearCorrect: the enlarged photo is very clear