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| ex·pan·sion [ ik spánsh'n ] (plural ex·pan·sions) |
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1. process of enlargement: the process of increasing, or increasing something, in size, extent, scope, or number
  This site does not give us enough room for expansion.
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2. increase: an increase, or the amount by which something increases, in size, extent, or scope
Geologists measured the expansion of the volcanic island.
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3. growth by land acquisition: the increase of a country's size by the acquisition of new territory
westward expansion
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4. act of expanding: the act or state of expanding, opening, or spreading out
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5. fuller treatment: a fuller or more detailed treatment or version of something
The expansion of "Dr." is "Doctor."
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6. physics increase in dimensions: an increase in the dimensions of something as a result of a rise in temperature or decrease in pressure
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7. mechanical engineering combustion stage in engine: a stage in an engine cycle during which the fuel and air mixture explodes, thereby increasing in volume and providing power
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8. mathematics expanded mathematical expression: the result of expanding a mathematical expression
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| [Early 17th century. < late Latin expansion-< Latin expans- (see expanse)] |
