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Made larger in dimensions or scope; scaled up in a representation in order to make details more visible.
Auf dem vergrösserten Foto konnte man das kleine Detail am Rande erkennen.
In the enlarged photo, you could see the small detail at the edge.
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In medicine, the swelling of an organ or body part beyond its normal size, often as a symptom of an illness.
Der Arzt stellte bei der Untersuchung eine vergrösserte Leber fest.
During the examination, the doctor found an enlarged liver.
'Vergrössert' (enlarged) is the past participle of the verb 'vergrössern' (to enlarge) and is used here as an adjective. The verb follows the pattern 'ver-' + adjective ('gross' = big), meaning 'to make bigger'.
Das ist eine stark vergrösserte Aufnahme einer Schneeflocke.
This is a greatly enlarged image of a snowflake.
The spelling with 'ss' is common in Switzerland. In Germany and Austria, the same word is written 'vergrößert' with an Eszett (ß).
Auf dem Schild stand in vergrösserten Buchstaben: „Achtung!“
On the sign, it said in enlarged letters: 'Attention!'
The context makes the meaning clear: In connection with photos, maps, or plans, 'vergrössert' (enlarged) means scaled up. In a medical context, it describes an abnormally swollen organ.
Bitte schicken Sie mir eine vergrösserte Version des Stadtplans.
Please send me an enlarged version of the city map.
expanded / extended
Both words can mean that something has been made larger. „Vergrössert“ mainly refers to dimensions or a scaled representation, while „erweitert“ means additional content or a broader scope. Use „vergrössert“ for size and „erweitert“ for new content.
Die Broschüre wurde für den Druck vergrössert, damit die Schrift besser lesbar ist.
The brochure was enlarged for printing so that the text would be easier to read.
Die Broschüre wurde inhaltlich um einen Abschnitt über Sicherheit erweitert.
The brochure was expanded to include a section on safety.
