Magnify

Pronunciation: /ˈmæg.nəˌfaɪ/ Explain

To magnify something is to make it appear larger than it is^[1].

In optics, we use lenses to magnify objects. These lenses can be found in telescopes and microscopes.

References

1. Magnify. https://www.merriam-webster.com. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Merriam-Webster. Last Accessed 9/2/2018. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnify. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Magnify. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/m/magnify.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
9/2/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
12/18/2009: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)