magnifying glass
Handheld optical enlarger
A magnifying glass is a convex lens mounted in a frame with a handle, used to make objects appear larger than they are.
The lens bends light to produce an enlarged image when held at the right distance: She examined the map with a magnifying glass.
Associated with detectives, jewelers, and anyone scrutinizing fine detail.
Increase in strength
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- expandIncrease in size
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- augmentIncrease in size
boost · intensify · enlarge · scale up · blow up · close-up · detail · visibility
Study closely for flaws
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- observePerceive with attention
review · check · survey · peruse · scan · look closely · detail · careful
Light-focusing curved glass
- convexCurved outward externally
- loupePocket-sized detail viewer
- refractionWave bending between media
- diopterUnit of focal power
eyepiece · zoom · focal · aperture · optical · transparency · prism · light
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- SherlockIconic Victorian-era investigator
- clueSolving aid
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
mystery · crime · search · uncover · discover · probe · inquiry · forensic
Close, careful examination
- focusConcentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- clarityState of being understandable
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
perception · awareness · understanding · discernment · analysis · close reading · critical eye · investigation
Individual for examination
- insectSix-legged invertebrate
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- sampleSubset for study
nature study · entomology · botany · biology · laboratory · field work · collector · naturalist
amplify
Increase in strength
augment · boost · intensify · enlarge · scale up · blow up · close-up · detail · visibility · resolution
inspect
Study closely for flaws
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- studyDeliberate learning effort
observe · review · check · survey · peruse · scan · look closely · detail · careful · thorough
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- convexCurved outward externally
- loupePocket-sized detail viewer
- refractionWave bending between media
diopter · eyepiece · zoom · focal · aperture · optical · transparency · prism · light · viewing
detective
Professional crime investigator
evidence · mystery · crime · search · uncover · discover · probe · inquiry · forensic · trace
scrutiny
Close, careful examination
- focusConcentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- clarityState of being understandable
insight · perception · awareness · understanding · discernment · analysis · close reading · critical eye · investigation · truth-seeking
specimen
Individual for examination
- insectSix-legged invertebrate
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
sample · nature study · entomology · botany · biology · laboratory · field work · collector · naturalist · observation
- kids' sciencescience kits, science fairs, STEM, experiments, chemistry sets
- hobby geareasel, knitting needles, paintbrush, palette, sketchbook
- optical devicestelescope, lens, binoculars, microscope, prism
- preschool science educationnature walks, plant growth, water play, sensory bins, magnets
- Finding Toolssearch engine, search bar, index, glossary, table of contents
- transparent thingswindow, windows, windshield, crystal, plastic wrap
glass, glasses, magnify, magnified, glassware, glazing, magnification, magnifying, magnifier