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expansion

noun

The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

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Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XP
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪkˈspænʃən

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noun

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

noun

  1. Adding information or detail

noun

  1. A discussion that provides additional information

noun

  1. A function expressed as a sum or product of terms

    “The expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2”

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Example Sentences

The expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2

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