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UK
/ɛnlˈɑːdʒmənt/
]
[ US /ɪnˈɫɑɹdʒmənt/ ]
[ US /ɪnˈɫɑɹdʒmənt/ ]
NOUN
- the state of being enlarged
- the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- a photographic print that has been enlarged
- a discussion that provides additional information
How To Use enlargement In A Sentence
- Any enlargement of the prostate (cancerous or benign) can cause problems with passing urine.
- Cardiac hypertrophy - the enlargement of the heart muscle cells - can be fatal.
- In abdominal disease the symptom is particularly associated with rapid enlargement of an encapsulated organ or distension of a hollow viscus.
- On the other hand, it is very probable that this subcaudal extension of the fins is merely a result of the posterior extension and enlargement of these fins which has taken place in the evolution of the adaptation. Hormones and Heredity
- Enlargement is more than just an historic opportunity to heal the post-war division of Europe.
- Mr Martin said enlargement offered great opportunities for companies based here to seek out new markets.
- In plants, the direction of cell enlargement determines the shape of leaves.
- Symptoms are similar to those of prostate enlargement, and on rectal examination the gland is felt to be very hard and irregular.
- Face losing our soft power by closing off further enlargement and a bolder near neighbourhood policy. Times, Sunday Times
- The establishment of fisheries commissions, and the gradual enlargement of their powers, was a seminal development.
