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magnifier

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/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ.ər/ · mag-ni-fi-er

An optical instrument that makes small objects appear larger.

Meanings

nounformal

An optical instrument that makes small objects appear larger.

ایک بصری آلہ جو چھوٹی اشیاء کو بڑا دکھاتا ہے۔

مُعَظِّم

mu’azzim

Synonyms

lensmagnifying glassoptic toolعدسیبڑھانے والا شیشہبصری آلہ

Antonyms

minimizerdiminisherچھوٹا کرنے والاکم کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • magnifying glass
  • handheld magnifier
  • digital magnifier

Example Sentences

He used a magnifier to see the small print.

اس نے چھاپے کو دیکھنے کے لیے مُعَظِّم کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne chhape ko dekhne ke liye mu’azzim ka istemal kiya.

The teacher brought a magnifier to class for the science experiment.

اساتذہ نے سائنس کے تجربے کے لیے کلاس میں مُعَظِّم لایا۔

Asatiza ne science ke tajribe ke liye class mein mu’azzim laya.

A magnifier can help in examining details closely.

مُعَظِّم تفصیلات کو قریب سے جانچنے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔

Mu’azzim tafseelat ko qareeb se jaanchne mein madad kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

magnify:Magnify is a verb meaning to increase in size, while magnifier is a noun, an instrument used for magnification.

Word Family

magnify
verbبڑا کرنا
magnification
nounبڑھوتری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a magnifier as a tool that helps you 'magnify' or enlarge what you see.

Visualize holding a magnifying glass and looking closely at a tiny insect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "magnificare" — to make great

First known use: 17th century

The word 'magnifier' evolved from the Latin 'magnificare', which means to make great or to enlarge. It came into English in the 17th century.