Synonyms for expansion
ɪkˈspæn ʃənex·pan·sion

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1. expansionnoun

   Antonyms:
   contraction

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1. expansion, enlargementnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   elaboration, blowup, magnification, expanding upon, enlargement

   Antonyms:
   contraction

2. expansionnoun

   a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

   "the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"

   Synonyms:
   elaboration, expanding upon, enlargement

   Antonyms:
   contraction

3. expansion, enlargement, elaborationnoun

   a discussion that provides additional information

   Synonyms:
   intricacy, elaborateness, elaboration, enlargement, magnification, blowup, amplification, involution, expanding upon, refinement, working out

   Antonyms:
   contraction

4. expansion, expanding uponnoun

   adding information or detail

   Synonyms:
   elaboration, expanding upon, enlargement

   Antonyms:
   contraction

Matched Categories

1. • Discussion
   • Function
   • Increase
   • Mathematics

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expansionnoun

   Synonyms:
   expanding, spreading, opening

2. expansionnoun

   Synonyms:
   dilatation, distension, swelling

3. expansionnoun

   Synonyms:
   enlargement, increase, diffusion

4. expansionnoun

   Synonyms:
   extent, expanse

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1. expansionnoun

   Synonyms:
   dilation, distension, enlargement

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1. List of paraphrases for "expansion":

   enlargement, expanding, expand, extension, spanning, expanded, broadening, widening, 'expansion, growth, dilation, increase, spread, add-in, development, enlarging, broaden, dilatation, boom, expansionist, magnification, extending, enlarge, scaling-up, extend, expandability, sprawl, expands, extended

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1. Anthon St Maarten:

   We are not supposed to all be the same, feel the same, think the same, and believe the same. The key to continued expansion of our Universe lies in diversity, not in conformity and coercion. Conventionality is the death of creation.

2. Renzo Olivari:

   Glenn Youngkin brags he's honored to have Donald Trump's endorsement, so it's no surprise he's campaigning with another Trump lackey who shares his opposition to women's access to health care and Medicaid expansion.

3. Sergey Lavrov:

   There is no positive reaction on the main issue in this document, the main issue is our clear position on the inadmissibility of further expansion of NATO to the East and the deployment of strike weapons that could threaten the territory of Russian Federation.

4. Kristina Dahl:

   When we look at where we're heading in the future, our analysis has shown that if we fail to reduce our heat-trapping emissions, we are poised to see a staggering expansion of dangerous heat across the Kristina Dahl.

5. Justin Rush:

   I see expansion in our future, we will be pursuing options to acquire additional territories and open a second location. My long term goals do not end in Columbus, Ohio. I am here to support The Grounds Guys in becoming the leading grounds care company in North America.