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

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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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How to use expansion in a sentence?

1. Federal Security Sergei Smirnov:

   The assertion that Moscow's support negatively impacts the situation in Syria - and the flow of refugees in particular - is not true. This is due to the expansion of Islamic State in the region.

2. World Choice spokesman Pete Owens:

   It has added to confusion in discussions about the expansion of our dinner theaters to new locations across the country and around the world, some of our guest comments and comments of developers, in markets around the country with whom we spoke, show a misconception of what our show is. They do not realize the Stampede is a very patriotic, spectacular, horse show with 32 beautiful horses as the stars.

3. Jasmine Opperman:

   The ISIS is clear in its objectives -- to expand the Islamic Caliphate Project by means of expansion and control, this is not only achieved by means of gaining physical control in areas, but gaining support and loyalty from individuals, groups and organizations. A pledge of allegiance from Boko Haram will serve this objective.

4. Laura Poitras:

   We're seeing this expansion of what non-fiction can be in storytelling, i think they're more thrilling than a lot of fiction films.

5. Peter Downing:

   If Justin Trudeau wants to quell Western separation sentiment he needs to declare the Trans Mountain expansion in the national interest, everything else is window dressing.