noun
- devices that make objects appear larger than they actually are, especially handheld lenses or optical instruments
Examples
- The jeweler used magnifiers to examine the diamond’s clarity.
- Students brought magnifiers to study the insects more closely.
- The detective examined the fingerprints with powerful magnifiers.
- Reading magnifiers help people with vision problems see small text.
- The science kit included several magnifiers of different strengths.
- Stamp collectors often use magnifiers to check for printing errors.