1. The action or process of magnifying something
The magnification of the microscope allows us to see tiny organisms.
A ampliação do microscópio nos permite ver organismos minúsculos.
2. The degree to which something is magnified, expressed as a ratio
This lens provides a magnification of 10x.
Esta lente oferece uma ampliação de 10x.
3. The action of exaggerating the importance or severity of something
The media's magnification of the scandal created unnecessary panic.
A ampliação do escândalo pela mídia criou pânico desnecessário.