ENLARGEMENT


Meaning of ENLARGEMENT in English

/ ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt; NAmE -ˈlɑːrdʒ-/ noun

1.

[ U , sing. ] enlargement (of sth) the process or result of sth 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.

[ C ] something that has been made larger, especially a photograph :

If you like the picture I can send you an enlargement of it.

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Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.