1
[ noun ] the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope

Synonyms

enlargement

Used in print

(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)

Ex Oriole Clint_Courtney , now catching for the A 's is all for the American_League 's 1961 expansion to the West_Coast .

(The New York Times,...)

When he was unable to bring_about immediate expansion , he sought to convince another National_League club to move here .

(Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)

This may be helpful in improving the competitive position of established firms through diversification and expansion or through more economical utilization of plant capacity .

SBA loans , which may be made to small manufacturers , small business pools , wholesalers , retailers , service establishments and other small businesses ( when financing is not otherwise available to them on reasonable terms ) , are to finance business construction , conversion , or expansion ; the purchase of equipment , facilities , machinery , supplies , or materials ; or to supply working_capital .

(Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)

Beyond the aesthetic and technical aspects of this expansion we must consider the change in pottery style on broader lines .

2
[ noun ] an interpretation that provides additional information
3
[ noun ] adding information or detail

Synonyms

expanding_upon

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