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Noun: enlargement  en'laa(r)j-munt
  1. The act of increasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
    - expansion
     
  2. The state of being enlarged
     
  3. A discussion that provides additional information
    - expansion, elaboration
     
  4. A photographic print that has been enlarged
    - blowup, magnification, blow-up

Derived forms: enlargements

Type of: discourse, discussion, exposure, increase, photo, photograph, pic [informal], piccy [informal], picture, state, step-up, treatment

Antonym: contraction

Encyclopedia: Enlargement