magnifying

UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

magnifyingadjective
more magnifying
Comp.
most magnifying
Super.
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
He used a magnifying glass to read the small print.
Он использовал увеличительное стекло, чтобы прочитать мелкий шрифт.
magnifyingnoun
magnifyings
pl
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of magnifying
magnifyverb

magnifying

Gerund

magnified
Past Simple
magnified
Past Participle
magnifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
The microscope can magnify objects up to 1000 times.
Микроскоп может увеличивать объекты до 1000 раз.
He tends to magnify his achievements when talking to others.
Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения, когда разговаривает с другими.
Additional translations
magnifygerund / present participle

magnifying

Used attributively (e.g., "magnifying glass") to describe something that enlarges.

Definitions

magnifyingadjective
Designed or used to make objects appear larger, especially by means of a lens or other optical device.
He inspected the jewel through a magnifying lens.
Tending to exaggerate or make something seem more important or significant than it is.
Her magnifying account of the mishap made it sound far worse than it actually was.
magnifyingnoun
The act or process of magnifying; magnification.
Precise magnifying of the text revealed previously hidden annotations.
magnifyverb
To make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
The scientist used a microscope to magnify the cells for closer examination.
To increase or exaggerate the importance or effect of something.
The media tends to magnify the impact of minor events to attract more viewers.
To glorify or praise highly.
The choir sang hymns to magnify the name of their deity.
magnifygerund / present participle
Having the property of making something appear larger.
She inspected the gem under a magnifying lamp.