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enlargement
The process or result of making something larger in its dimensions or scale. This can refer to images, texts, or also abstract things such as influence.
Die Vergrößerung des Fotos zeigte viele Details, die vorher nicht sichtbar waren.
The enlargement of the photo showed many details that had not been visible before.
enlargement
An object that is an enlarged copy of something, especially an enlarged print of a photo.
Ich habe eine Vergrößerung von unserem Hochzeitsbild im Format 30x40 cm bestellt.
I ordered an enlargement of our wedding picture in 30x40 cm format.
The noun 'Vergrößerung' (enlargement) is derived from the verb 'vergrößern' (to enlarge), which means 'größer machen' (to make bigger). The ending '-ung' turns it into a feminine noun.
Wir müssen das Bild vergrößern, um die Details zu erkennen.
We need to enlarge the image in order to see the details.
The spelling 'Vergrösserung' with 'ss' is common in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In Germany and Austria, the word is written 'Vergrößerung' with 'ß'.
Für meine Bewerbung in Zürich brauche ich eine Passfoto-Vergrösserung.
For my application in Zurich, I need an enlargement of a passport photo.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about a process or an abstract increase, e.g. of problems, the first meaning is meant. If it is about a countable object, often a photo, the second meaning is meant.
Die Vergrößerung der Gefahr durch den Sturm wurde unterschätzt.
The enlargement of the danger caused by the storm was underestimated.
When an enlarged copy is meant, the word is often used with verbs such as 'anfertigen' (to produce), 'bestellen' (to order), or 'machen lassen' (to have made).
Ich habe online eine Vergrößerung von meinem Lieblingsfoto bestellt.
I ordered an enlargement of my favorite photo online.
expansion / extension
Erweiterung and Vergrösserung can both mean that something becomes larger. Erweiterung usually emphasizes that an area, content, or component is added, while Vergrösserung focuses more strongly on dimensions or scale. Choose Erweiterung for the additional scope and Vergrösserung for the larger size.
Die Vergrösserung des Spielplatzes macht die vorhandene Fläche doppelt so groß.
Enlarging the playground makes the existing area twice as large.
Die Erweiterung des Spielplatzes um neue Geräte bietet den Kindern mehr Möglichkeiten.
Expanding the playground with new equipment gives the children more opportunities.
