enlargement

American  

[en-lahrj-muhnt] / ɛnˈlɑrdʒ mənt /

noun

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

• preenlargement
  noun
• proenlargement
  adjective
• reenlargement
  noun

Etymology

Origin of enlargement

First recorded in 1530–40; enlarge + -ment

Example Sentences

Charles Michel, European Council president, said he strongly condemned what he called the terrorist attack, while EU Commissioner for Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said it supports Turkey “in its fight against terrorism”.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023

“Serbia needs to step up its efforts in aligning with the EU positions,” said EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Arizona congressman Mo Udall, a liberal Democrat, helped unite bipartisan support for the Grand Canyon Enlargement Act, and Republican President Gerald Ford signed it into law in 1975.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2019

European Union Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn says the bloc will not leave Balkan countries to deal with the refugee crisis on their own.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2015

Extra session of the New York Legislature, passage of the Canal Enlargement bill, 275.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 by Various

Related Words

• augmentation
• growth