expansion
pronunciation
How to pronounce expansion in British English:
UK [ɪkˈspænʃn]
How to pronounce expansion in American English:
US [ɪkˈspænʃn]
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- Noun:
- the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- a discussion that provides additional information
- adding information or detail
Word Origin
- expansion (n.)
- 1610s, "anything spread out;" 1640s, "act of expanding," from French expansion, from Late Latin expansionem (nominative expansio) "a spreading out," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin expandere "to spread out" (see expand).
Antonym
Example
- 1. A reading above 50 indicates expansion .
- 2. Work on volcan 's expansion plan has slowed .
- 3. We have got used to expansion and dominance .
- 4. That leaves a fair amount of room for expansion .
- 5. But by itself expansion will not have done much .