enlargement

American  

[en-lahrj-muhnt] / ɛnˈlɑrdʒ mənt /

noun

enlargements plural

1. an act of enlarging; increase, expansion, or amplification.

2. anything, as a photograph, that is an enlarged form of something.

3. anything that enlarges something else; addition.

   The new wing formed a considerable enlargement to the building.

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enlargement British  

/ ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt /

noun

1. the act of enlarging or the condition of being enlarged

2. something that enlarges or is intended to enlarge

3. a photographic print that is larger than the negative from which it is made

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• preenlargement
  noun
• reenlargement
  noun
• proenlargement
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• enlargements
  plural

Etymology

Origin of enlargement

First recorded in 1530–40; enlarge + -ment

Example Sentences

Enlargement "is very important from a geopolitical point of view, because this region is also where Europe's independence is at stake in terms of energy, security and migration routes," Macron said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“We also expect that credible reports of irregularities are followed up in a transparent manner by the competent national authorities,” High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi told the news conference the EU would make internal reforms in parallel with preparations made by candidate countries to meet complex EU entry criteria.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi agreed that “Serbia is taking another very important step forward in joining the European Union.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

Enlargement of the testicle, 335. treatment of, ib.

From The Dog by Dinks

Related Words

• augmentation
• growth