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Definition of enlargement noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

enlargement

noun
 
/ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/
 
/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
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  1. [uncountable, singular] enlargement (of something) the process or result of something becoming or being made larger
    • the enlargement of the company’s overseas business activities
    • There was widespread support for EU enlargement (= the fact of more countries joining).
  2. [countable] something that has been made larger, especially a photograph
    • If you like the picture I can send you an enlargement of it.
    opposite reduction
See enlargement in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee enlargement in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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