magnifier

noun mag·ni·fi·er \ ˈmag-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of magnifier

: one that magnifies; especially : a lens or combination of lenses that makes something appear larger

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Better lighting, stronger reading glasses and perhaps a low-power magnifier may be enough to return a patient with moderate visual loss to reading and other activities.

— andrea k. mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Ask the Expert: Macular degeneration can lead to difficulty reading, recognizing faces and performing other fine tasks," 17 Apr. 2018
Text selection borrows an iOS feature with a new text magnifier.

— ron amadeo, Ars Technica, "Hands-on with Android P—Is this the beginning of a new design language?," 9 Mar. 2018
Adults are one-fiftieth of an inch long so typically most people will need a magnifier to see them.

— OregonLive.com, "What to do when cuckoopint invades your garden: Ask an expert," 1 Feb. 2018
Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "How will you know if the total eclipse damaged your eyes? Here are symptoms.," 16 Aug. 2017
Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "How will you know if the total eclipse damaged your eyes? Here are symptoms.," 16 Aug. 2017
Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Solar eclipse 2017: Why is it dangerous to watch a total solar eclipse?," 4 Aug. 2017
While beard oils keep your hairs soft on a daily basis—like a moisturizer does for your skin—a hot oil treatment acts as a magnifier of this process—more like a deep-penetrating serum.

— adam hurly, GQ, "Hot Beard Oil Will Save Your Dry, Scratchy Scruff," 3 Aug. 2017
Zoom in on Animals and Planets: Visit Contra Loma reservoir to get a new perspective on nature through telescopes, binoculars, magnifiers and microscopes.

— kathy bennett, The Mercury News, "Pets and Wildlife: Bay Area adoptions, other events, May 24 and beyond," 24 May 2017

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