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- 1. the action of becoming larger or more extensive: "the rapid expansion of suburban London" Similar Opposite
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EXPANSION definition: 1. the increase of something in size, number, or importance: 2. the increase of something in size…. Learn more.
1. : expanse. 2. : the act or process of expanding. territorial expansion. economic expansion. expansion of the universe. 3. : the quality or state of being expanded. 4. : the increase in volume of working fluid (such as steam) in an engine cylinder after cutoff or in an internal combustion engine after explosion. 5. a. : an expanded part. b.
Expansion is the process of becoming greater in size, number, or amount. ...the rapid expansion of private health insurance. [ + of] ...a new period of economic expansion. The company has abandoned plans for further expansion. Synonyms: increase, development, growth, spread More Synonyms of expansion. More Synonyms of expansion.
An increase in the volume of a substance while its mass remains the same. Expansion is usually due to heating. When substances are heated, the molecular bonds between their particles are weakened, and the particles move faster, causing the substance to expand.
Expansion is what happens when something becomes bigger or more extensive. If you enjoy good pastry, you will be excited by the expansion of the bakery, but be careful or you will also see the expansion of your waistline. The noun expansion is from the Latin word expansionem, which means a spreading out.
noun. OPAL W. /ɪkˈspænʃn/ [uncountable, countable] an act of increasing or making something increase in size, amount or importance. a period of rapid economic expansion. Despite the recession the company is confident of further expansion. The expansion of higher education will continue.
EXPANSION definition: an increase in the size or amount of something: . Learn more.
n. 1. the act of expanding or the state of being expanded. 2. something expanded; an expanded surface or part. 3. the degree, extent, or amount by which something expands. 4. an increase, enlargement, or development, esp in the activities of a company.
EXPANSION meaning: 1 : the act of becoming bigger or of making something bigger the act of expanding; 2 : a more complete and detailed written work or set of comments based on something shorter often + on or upon.
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