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Definition of Expansion
1. Noun. The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.
Generic synonyms: Increase, Step-up
Specialized synonyms: Dilatation, Dilation, Distension, Distention, Stretching, Inflation, Magnification, Extension
Derivative terms: Enlarge
Antonyms: Contraction
2. Noun. A function expressed as a sum or product of terms. "The expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"
Generic synonyms: Function, Map, Mapping, Mathematical Function, Single-valued Function
3. Noun. A discussion that provides additional information.
Generic synonyms: Discourse, Discussion, Treatment
Specialized synonyms: Expatiation, Embellishment, Embroidery
Derivative terms: Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand
4. Noun. Adding information or detail.
Generic synonyms: Increase, Step-up
Specialized synonyms: Amplification, Elaboration, Annotating, Annotation, Subjoining, Subjunction, Supplementation
Derivative terms: Expand
Definition of Expansion
1. n. The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.
Definition of Expansion
1. Noun. The act or process of expanding. ¹
2. Noun. The fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change. ¹
3. Noun. A new addition. ¹
4. Noun. A product to be used with a previous product. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Expansion
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Medical Definition of Expansion
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1. The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.
2. That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as the expansion of a sheet or of a lake; the expansion was formed of metal. "The starred expansion of the skies." (Beattie)
3. Space thought which anything is expanded; also, pure space. "Lost in expansion, void and infinite." (Blackmore)
4. Enlargement or extension of business transaction; especially, increase of the circulation of bank notes.
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