Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: The action of becoming larger or more extensive; increase in size, area, volume, or scope. For example: “The city has undergone rapid expansion over the last decade.”
• Noun: The state of being expanded or spread out. For example: “The company plans to achieve global expansion within the next five years.”
• Noun: (in business) The development of a company by increasing production, adding new products, or opening new branches. Example: “They achieved market dominance through strategic expansion.”
• Noun: In mathematics, the process of expressing a number or expression as a series or product. Example: “The expansion of (1+x)^2 is 1+2x+x^2.”
• Verb: To grow larger or make something larger. Example: “The company decided to expand its operations into Europe.”
• Verb: To express or develop an idea, concept, or explanation in greater detail or at greater length. Example: “She expanded on her earlier remarks during the Q&A session.”

Phrases

• “Business expansion” refers to the growth of a business in terms of scale, size, or range of activities.
• “Geographical expansion” refers to the spreading of a company or influence into new territories.
• “Conceptual expansion” refers to the broadening or deepening of an idea or understanding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The expansion of the universe has been accelerating since the Big Bang.”
• Verb: “After securing funding, they immediately began expanding their product line.”

Synonyms

• Enlargement
• Growth
• Extension
• Development
• Spread
• Unfolding
• Broadening
• Magnification
• Ramification
• Increase