expansion (n.)

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

    [ Syn: enlargement ]

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

  3. a discussion that provides additional information

    [ Syn: enlargement , elaboration ]

  4. adding information or detail

    [ Syn: expanding upon ]

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