26984 words

expansion

2 definitions • 10 examples
1
the increase of something in size, number, or importance:

Examples:

expansion of the rapid expansion of the software industry
an expansion of industry
expansion into Expansion into new areas of research is possible.
2
an increase in the size, number, or importance of something:

Examples:

a rapid/major/massive expansion the rapid expansion of the software industry
the planned/possible expansion of sth The document outlines the planned expansion of the programme across the UK.
airport/business/market expansion
expansion into sth Expansion into new areas of research is possible.
an expansion plan/programme/project
support/allow/encourage expansion
fund/finance expansion

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