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The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
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- n. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
- n. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.
- n. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty.
- n. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument.
- n. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- n. the state of being enlarged
- n. a discussion that provides additional information
- n. a photographic print that has been enlarged
- 1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion. 2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection. 3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty. Give enlargement to the swain. Shak. 4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument. An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army. Clarendon.
- n:100 n. the state of being enlarged n. a photographic print that has been enlarged