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Expansion

Ih-KSPA-nshuhn

/ɪˈkspænʃʌn/

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expansion

Dictionary meaning

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

Examples

  • The expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2.

Synonyms: enlargement

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