Magnification (noun)

1. The action of making something appear larger than it actually is.
2. The process of increasing the size of an image or object using a lens or other device.
3. The degree to which an image or object is enlarged.

Origin:

The word "magnification" comes from the latin word "magnificus" which means "great" or "large" and the verb "facio" which means "to make" or "to do". together, it refers to the action of making something appear larger than it actually is.

Examples:

1. The microscope provided a high magnification of the specimen.
2. He increased the magnification on the telescope to get a better view of the planet.
3. The reading glasses had a low magnification, which was perfect for reading small print.
4. The camera's zoom lens had a maximum magnification of 10x.
5. The magnifying glass had a magnification of 5x, which made it easy to read small text.