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expansion (n)
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
a discussion that provides additional information
adding information or detail
expansion (n.)
The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.
That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as, the expansion of a sheet or of a lake; the expansion was formed of metal.
Space through which anything is expanded; also, pure space.
Enlargement or extension of business transactions; esp., increase of the circulation of bank notes.
The developed result of an indicated operation; as, the expansion of (a + b)2 is a2 + 2ab + b2.
The operation of steam in a cylinder after its communication with the boiler has been cut off, by which it continues to exert pressure upon the moving piston.
The enlargement of the ship mathematically from a model or drawing to the full or building size, in the process of construction.
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expansion
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope, a function expressed as a sum or product of terms, a discussion that provides addition
addition,boost,gain,increase,Accretion,accrual,accumulation,augmentation,continuance,increment
Abatement,decline,Decrease,depletion,diminution,fall,reduction,loss,lowering,reduction
expansile => expansive, expansible => expandable, expansibility => expandability, expanse => expanse, expanding upon => expanding upon,