Expansion

[ɪk'spænʃ(ə)n;ek-] or [ɪk'spænʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

(noun.) adding information or detail.

(noun.) a discussion that provides additional information.

(noun.) a function expressed as a sum or product of terms; 'the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2'.

Checker: Terrance--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

(n.) That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as, the expansion of a sheet or of a lake; the expansion was formed of metal.

(n.) Space through which anything is expanded; also, pure space.

(n.) Enlargement or extension of business transactions; esp., increase of the circulation of bank notes.

(n.) The developed result of an indicated operation; as, the expansion of (a + b)2 is a2 + 2ab + b2.

(n.) 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.

(n.) The enlargement of the ship mathematically from a model or drawing to the full or building size, in the process of construction.

Editor: Val

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Expanding, spreading, opening.[2]. Dilatation, distension, swelling.[3]. Enlargement, increase, diffusion.[4]. Extent, expanse.

Typist: Sonia

Unserious Contents or Definition

A combination of Grand Larceny and Piracy, involving the destruction of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.—Boston.

Edited by Ethelred

Examples

Inputed by Dan

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