enlargement

mastery
UK /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ US /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/noun

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Which meaning of 'enlargement' best matches its use in the sentence?

The enlargement of the problem from a minor issue to a major crisis was alarming.