magnification
//ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
Noun
magnificationSingular
magnificationsPlural
1
The action or process of making something appear larger than it is, especially using a lens or microscope.
The microscope has a magnification of 400 times.
2
The degree to which something is or can be magnified.
This microscope has a magnification of 400x.
3
The act of exaggerating or making something seem more important or significant than it really is.
The magnification of minor issues caused unnecessary stress in the team.