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Magnification

/mˌæɡnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

This microscope has a 100X magnification.
What's the magnification of your telescope?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The microscope provides a high level of ____, allowing us to see the tiny structures within a small cell.

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