Meaning of the word magnifier in English

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magnifier

US /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ər/

Noun

an optical instrument that produces an enlarged image of an object

Example:
He used a magnifier to read the small print.
The jeweler examined the diamond with a powerful magnifier.