Expansion meaning

What does “expansion” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“expansion” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

expansion

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Synonymsenlargement
Oppositescontraction
a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
“the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2”
a discussion that provides additional information
Synonymsenlargement elaboration
adding information or detail
Synonymsexpanding upon

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University