Dilation

Dilation refers to the process of expanding or enlarging an object or space uniformly from a central point, maintaining its shape but increasing its size. Think of it like zooming in on an image: the proportions stay the same, but everything becomes bigger. In mathematics and geometry, dilation involves multiplying all points of a figure by a common scale factor relative to a fixed center point. This concept is useful in various fields, such as art, design, and technical applications, to resize objects while preserving their overall shape and proportions.