| Definitions of 'expansion' |
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1. (noun) expansion, enlargement
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. (noun) expansion
a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
"the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"
3. (noun) expansion, enlargement, elaboration
a discussion that provides additional information
4. (noun) expansion, expanding upon
adding information or detail
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| Definitions of 'expansion' |
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1. (noun) expansion
the act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement
2. (noun) expansion
that which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as, the expansion of a sheet or of a lake; the expansion was formed of metal
3. (noun) expansion
space through which anything is expanded; also, pure space
4. (noun) expansion
enlargement or extension of business transactions; esp., increase of the circulation of bank notes
5. (noun) expansion
the developed result of an indicated operation; as, the expansion of (a + b)2 is a2 + 2ab + b2
6. (noun) expansion
the operation of steam in a cylinder after its communication with the boiler has been cut off, by which it continues to exert pressure upon the moving piston
7. (noun) expansion
the enlargement of the ship mathematically from a model or drawing to the full or building size, in the process of construction
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