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Expansion (Noun)

Adding information or detail.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The original idea underwent an expansion, as more and more elements were incorporated to flesh it out.
As part of the software's new features, several tutorials have undergone significant expansion.
Throughout her report, Johnson suggests further research in these areas with significant data expansion required to assess policy change over the time horizon specified in our forecasts.
Using what's known as a scope document, we provide an expansion of the sales details, which establishes clear requirements on the product vision.
The expansion of individual artist showcases in these museums played a key role in defining modern art in the contemporary era.

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

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The company's rapid expansion into new markets led to a significant increase in sales.
The expansion of the airport will provide more gates and improve the overall travel experience.
The expansion of the city limits has allowed for more new developments and housing.
The expansion of the curriculum will provide students with a wider range of electives.
The expansion of the research facility will enable scientists to conduct more experiments and analyze more data.

A function expressed as a sum or product of terms; "the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2".

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

The expansion of the binomial expression (x+y)^3 is x^3 + 3x^2y + 3xy^2 + y^3.
The expansion of the trigonometric function sin(a+b) is sin(a)cos(b) + cos(a)sin(b).
The expansion of the exponential function e^(x+y) is e^x * e^y.
The expansion of the polynomial (x-2)^4 is x^4 - 8x^3 + 24x^2 - 32x + 16.
The expansion of the logarithmic function log(x+y) is log(x) + log(1 + y/x).

A discussion that provides additional information.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The construction of a new wing was a major expansion of the existing hospital facility, allowing for more patients to be treated.
In her book, the author's main argument is that the westward expansion of the United States was largely driven by economic interests.
As part of its strategic growth plan, the company is undertaking a significant expansion into the Asian market.
The expansion of the new university campus included state-of-the-art facilities for STEM research and innovation.
Historians often attribute the expansion of trade in the ancient world to the development of a robust maritime transportation system.