enlargement
Pronunciación: [ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt]
Contexto: «physical change»
(noun) when something gets bigger or grows in size. When you blow up a balloon, it gets an enlargement because it is now larger than it was.
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The enlargement of the image made it easier to see the details.
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The enlargement of the toy did not turn out well; it ended up looking awkward.
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What happens to the balloon during its enlargement?
Contexto: «health»
(noun) a situation when an organ or part of the body becomes larger. If a doctor says your tonsils have an enlargement, it means they are bigger than normal.
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The doctor noticed an enlargement of the lymph nodes during the check-up.
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The tests showed no enlargement of any organs, which is good news.
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What are the signs of an enlargement in the stomach area?
Contexto: «business»
(noun) the act of making a company or organization bigger, usually by increasing its assets or market reach. If a store adds more products to sell, it is undergoing an enlargement.
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The enlargement of the company allowed them to hire more employees.
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The enlargement of the franchise did not lead to more customers as expected.
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How will the enlargement of the business affect its profits?