enlargement Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
    expansion.
  2. noun the state of being enlarged
  3. noun a discussion that provides additional information
    elaboration; expansion.
  4. noun a photographic print that has been enlarged
    magnification; blowup.

WordNet

En*large"ment noun
Definitions
  1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
  2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.
  3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty.
    Give enlargement to the swain. Shak.
  4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument.
    An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army. Clarendon.

Webster 1913