ex·pan·sion  /ɪkˈspænʃən/

noun

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

synset: expansion, enlargement

antonym: contraction

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

synset: expansion

3. a discussion that provides additional information

synset: expansion, enlargement, elaboration

4. adding information or detail

synset: expansion, expanding_upon

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