expansile
expansile

expansion


Definition: Meaning of, expansion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈspanʃ(ə)n;ɛkˈspanʃ(ə)n /

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  1. [uncountable and countable] when something increases in size, range, amount etc [↪  expand] [=  growth]
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  2. [uncountable and countable] when a company, business etc becomes larger by opening new shops, factories etc [↪  expand]
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  3. [countable] an idea, story etc that is based on one that is simpler or more general
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expansion used in phrases

  • coefficient of expansion (noun)
    1. the fractional change in length, area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure
  • expansion bit (noun)
    1. a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
  • expansion bolt (noun)
    1. a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface
  • expansion card (noun)
    1. a CIRCUIT BOARD that fits into a computer and makes it possible for the computer to do more things, for example play sounds or video pictures, or use a telephone line
  • expansion slot (noun)
    1. a place on a computer system CIRCUIT BOARD that can hold an EXPANSION CARD
  • vertical expansion (noun)
    1. when a company starts to do or make some of the things that used to be done or made by companies it did business with
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