Definitions for expand
ɪkˈspændex·pand

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. expand, spread outverb

   extend in one or more directions

   "The dough expands"

2. expandverb

   become larger in size or volume or quantity

   "his business expanded rapidly"

3. expandverb

   make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

   "expand the house by adding another wing"

4. boom, thrive, flourish, expandverb

   grow vigorously

   "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"

5. inflate, blow up, expand, amplifyverb

   exaggerate or make bigger

   "The charges were inflated"

6. elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilateverb

   add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

   "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

7. extend, expandverb

   expand the influence of

   "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. expandverb

   To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

   You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

2. expandverb

   To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

3. expandverb

   To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

4. expandverb

   To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

   Use the binomial theorem to expand uE000107934uE001 to uE000107935uE001

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

5. expandverb

   To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

6. expandverb

   To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

7. expandverb

   To speak or write at length or in detail.

   He's so pedantic, he expands on everything!

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

8. expandverb

   To feel generous or optimistic.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

9. expandverb

   To be rewritten as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

   The expression uE000107936uE001 expands to uE000107937uE001.

   Etymology: Recorded in since 1422, from espaundre, from expandere present active infinitive of expando, itself from ex- + pando.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Expandverb

   to lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves

   Etymology: [L. expandere, expansum; ex out + pandere to spread out, to throw open; perh. akin to E. patent. Cf. Spawn.]

2. Expandverb

   to cause the particles or parts of to spread themselves or stand apart, thus increasing bulk without addition of substance; to make to occupy more space; to dilate; to distend; to extend every way; to enlarge; -- opposed to contract; as, to expand the chest; heat expands all bodies; to expand the sphere of benevolence

   Etymology: [L. expandere, expansum; ex out + pandere to spread out, to throw open; perh. akin to E. patent. Cf. Spawn.]

3. Expandverb

   to state in enlarged form; to develop; as, to expand an equation. See Expansion, 5

   Etymology: [L. expandere, expansum; ex out + pandere to spread out, to throw open; perh. akin to E. patent. Cf. Spawn.]

4. Expandverb

   to become widely opened, spread apart, dilated, distended, or enlarged; as, flowers expand in the spring; metals expand by heat; the heart expands with joy

   Etymology: [L. expandere, expansum; ex out + pandere to spread out, to throw open; perh. akin to E. patent. Cf. Spawn.]

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1. Expand

   expand is a program that converts tab characters into groups of space characters. It is available in Unix operating systems and many Unix-like operating systems. For example: Here the echo command prints a string of text that includes a tab character, then the output is directed into the expand command. The resulting output is then displayed in hexadecimal and as characters by the xxd dump command. At the second prompt, the same echo output is sent directly to the xxd command. As can be seen by comparing the two, the expand program converts the tab into spaces.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Expand

   eks-pand′, v.t. to spread out: to lay open: to enlarge in bulk or surface: to develop, or bring out in fuller detail.—v.i. to become opened: to enlarge.—ns. Expanse′, a wide extent of space: the firmament; Expansibil′ity.—adj. Expans′ible, capable of being expanded.—adv. Expans′ibly.—adj. Expans′ile, capable of expansion.—n. Expan′sion, act of expanding: state of being expanded: enlargement: that which is expanded: immensity: extension.—adj. Expans′ive, widely extended: diffusive.—adv. Expans′ively.—ns. Expans′iveness; Expansiv′ity. [L. expandĕre—ex, out, pandĕre, pansum, to spread.]

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'expand' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4651

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'expand' in Verbs Frequency: #459

How to pronounce expand?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expand in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of expand in a Sentence

1. Mickey Mehta:

   Stretch your body in yoga and your mind stretches its imagination to its infinite potential too. Deep breathe, expand your lungs and expand your awareness to the edges of this universe too, harness your life forces & get them internalized, be the master of this universe with yoga and get MickeyMized.

2. Hassan Rouhani:

   We are very much interested to expand our ties with Iraq, particularly our transport cooperation, we have important projects that will be discussed during this visit.

3. Ray Mabus:

   The same arguments are used every time we expand who can serve, it affects unit cohesion, it is too costly, it is too disruptive. That was the argument used against integrating the armed forces in the 1940s. Those same arguments were used against recruiting large numbers of women in the'80s. The same arguments were used during the repeal of' don't ask, don't tell'.

4. Ian Millar:

   The bond formed between horse and rider is an amazing thing to experience, but the partnership has to be built the right way, with compassion, understanding, and care, over the past few years, I have found myself more and more drawn toward working with young horses and riders, and I am excited to expand my coaching to share my knowledge and passion with the next generation.

5. Kodak CEO Jim Continenza:

   We're in this business, just not in a large way, and this is a chance for us to expand.

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