Meaning & use
expansion
The act or process of becoming larger in size, scope, or amount.
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The company announced a major expansion into overseas markets next year.
Heat causes the expansion of most metals, making them slightly larger in volume.
A note on using this word
In business, expansion usually means growth in operations or markets; in physics it refers to an increase in volume or size.
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