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Enlargement - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Enlargement : (noun)
1: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or
quantity or scope [syn: expansion] [ant: contraction]
2: a discussion that provides additional information [syn: expansion,
elaboration]
3: a photographic print that has been enlarged [syn: blowup,
magnification]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Enlargement : \En*large"ment\, n.
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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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