倍率

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 倍率 (ばいりつ) is a noun for optical magnification or an applicant-to-place ratio.
• Basic usage: 顕微鏡の倍率を上げる increases image enlargement; 試験は高い倍率になった reports intense competition for openings.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Magnification and applicant ratio
  • A microscope selects magnification, whereas recruitment and an exam select the number of applicants per available place.