expansion
When something becomes bigger or covers more space.
The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.
When something takes up more space because it is heated or pressure changes.
An increase in the volume of a substance caused by a change in temperature or pressure.
When you make something like a story or idea bigger by adding more parts or details.
The act of adding detail, information, or scope to something such as a story, plan, or argument.
- Base: expansion
- Plural: expansion, expansions
economic expansion
1period of economic growth
A time when a country's economy grows and more goods and services are produced.
- During economic expansion, unemployment usually falls.
- The country enjoyed a decade of economic expansion before the crisis.
rapid expansion
1very fast growth process
When something becomes bigger very quickly.
- The rapid expansion of technology has changed our lives.
- Rapid expansion can cause problems if not managed well.
territorial expansion
1increase in controlled land area
When a country or group gets more land under its control.
- The 19th century saw significant territorial expansion by the empire.
- Territorial expansion often led to conflict.
thermal expansion
1size increase from heat
When something gets bigger because it is heated.
- Thermal expansion can cause cracks in concrete.
- Bridges have joints to allow for thermal expansion.