Expansion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspænʃən/

Expansion (noun)

  1. The process of becoming larger or more extensive.
  2. A period when an economy grows and becomes more successful.
  3. The act of unfolding or spreading out something.

Examples

  • The expansion of the company led to more job opportunities.
  • Population expansion requires more housing and infrastructure.

Common collocations: rapid expansion, steady expansion, expansion plan, economic expansion, sustainable expansion

Synonyms of Expansion

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Expansion

  • opposite of expansion in size or scope
  • opposite of expansion in quantity