magnifier

noun

mag·​ni·​fi·​er ˈmag-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce magnifier (audio)
: one that magnifies
especially : a lens or combination of lenses that makes something appear larger

Examples of magnifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Using screen magnifiers and custom settings, Mike found tremendous success at the organization and quickly became Lighthouse Works’ lead software developer. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 But things are about to kick off, as Yoshii/Ratel’s many aggrieved associates team up, becoming a kind of collective vent for and magnifier of the frustrations of all the buyers and sellers who’ve ever been shafted by an unscrupulous middleman. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2024 First, this watch marked the first time that a cyclops (the magnifier above the date) would appear on a Sea-Dweller. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 June 2024 Now, a new generation of curators and conservators are working on the Throne, and their cozy laboratory at the museum, filled with magnifiers, sable brushes and purple nitrile gloves, is open to the public a few afternoons each week. Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for magnifier 

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Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnifier was in 1550

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“Magnifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnifier. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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