Meaning
enlargement, magnification
- the action of enlarging or magnifying an image or object
- a magnified photograph, print, or optical view
In a sentence
Abbiamo osservato l'insetto con un ingrandimento di dieci volte.
We observed the insect at tenfold magnification.
Ha cercato le impronte con una lente d'ingrandimento.
He searched for fingerprints with a magnifying glass.
L'ingrandimento della fotografia ha rivelato dettagli prima invisibili.
The enlargement of the photograph revealed previously invisible details.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ingrandimento | masculine · singular |
| ingrandimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Lente d'ingrandimento' is the standard Italian term for 'magnifying glass'.
- Derived from the verb 'ingrandire' (to enlarge).