enlargement
noun
en·large·ment
in-ˈlärj-mənt 
en-
Examples of enlargement in a Sentence
Symptoms include enlargement of the lymph nodes.
The plans call for an enlargement of the company's offices.
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According to the Marfan Foundation, the genetic aortic and vascular condition can cause aortic enlargement, which can be life-threatening.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In turn, feeding by the mite results in slight enlargements of the fruiting structure, called galls.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Little side stories, embellishments, enlargements — and part of ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ is described in that.
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That can lead to swelling and enlargement of hemorrhoids.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In turn, feeding by the mite results in slight enlargements of the fruiting structure, called galls.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Little side stories, embellishments, enlargements — and part of ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ is described in that.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
That can lead to swelling and enlargement of hemorrhoids.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enlargement
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“Enlargement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlargement. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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enlargement
noun
en·large·ment
in-ˈlärj-mənt
1
: an act or instance of enlarging : the state of being enlarged
2
: a photographic print made larger than the negative
Medical Definition
enlargement
noun
en·large·ment
in-ˈlärj-mənt
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