Meaning & Definition of Expansion in English
English⟶
Expansion
/ɪkspænʃən/
noun
1. The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
synonym:
- expansion,
- enlargement
2. A function expressed as a sum or product of terms
- "The expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"
synonym:
- expansion
3. A discussion that provides additional information
synonym:
- expansion,
- enlargement,
- elaboration
4. Adding information or detail
synonym:
- expansion,
- expanding upon
Examples of using
Esperanto is a huge expansion of my horizon.
The expansion of the universe is speeding up.
The Viking expansion from the 100th century onwards reached areas such as Normandy, Galicia, Andalusia, Sicily and Crimea.