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Expansion

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

The act or process of expanding.

📖 Definitions of "Expansion"

noun
  1. 1

    The act or process of expanding.

    "The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood."

  2. 2

    The fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change.

  3. 3

    A new addition.

    "My new office is in the expansion behind the main building."

  4. 4

    A product to be used with a previous product.

    "This expansion requires the original game board."

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