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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (4)

1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope;
[syn: expansion, enlargement]

2. the state of being enlarged;

3. a discussion that provides additional information;
[syn: expansion, enlargement, elaboration]

4. a photographic print that has been enlarged;
[syn: enlargement, blowup, magnification]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Enlargement \En*large"ment\, n. 1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion. [1913 Webster] 2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection. [1913 Webster] 3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty. [1913 Webster] Give enlargement to the swain. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument. [1913 Webster] An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

enlargement n 1: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope [syn: expansion, enlargement] [ant: contraction] 2: the state of being enlarged 3: a discussion that provides additional information [syn: expansion, enlargement, elaboration] 4: a photographic print that has been enlarged [syn: enlargement, blowup, magnification]