1. The act of increasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
   "The enlargement of the company's operations into new markets boosted profits";
   - expansion
    
2. The state of being enlarged
   "The X-ray showed an enlargement of the liver"
    
3. A photographic print that has been enlarged
   "They hung an enlargement of their wedding photo in the living room";
   - blowup, magnification, blow-up
    
4. A discussion that provides additional information
   "The professor's enlargement on the topic helped clarify the concept";
   - expansion, elaboration

Derived forms: enlargements

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

Antonym: contraction

Encyclopedia: Enlargement