Words Like EXPANSION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPANSION.

20 Alternative Words Similar to expansion

1 Enlargement Noun      Synonym Words Like Enlargement
2 Elaboration Noun      Synonym Words Like Elaboration
3 Discourse Noun      Synonym Words Like Discourse
4 Discussion Noun      Synonym Words Like Discussion
5 Increase Noun      Synonym Words Like Increase
6 Treatment Noun      Synonym Words Like Treatment
7 Contraction Noun      Antonym Words Like Contraction
8 Dilation Noun      Synonym Words Like Dilation
9 Expanse Noun      Synonym Words Like Expanse
10 Expatiation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Expatiation
11 Extension Noun      Hyponym Words Like Extension
12 Distention Noun      Hyponym Words Like Distention
13 Dilatation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Dilatation
14 Distension Noun      Hyponym Words Like Distension
15 Stretching Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stretching
16 Map Noun      Hypernym Words Like Map
17 Function Noun      Hypernym Words Like Function
18 Annotation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Annotation
19 Amplification Noun      Hyponym Words Like Amplification
20 Annotating Noun      Hyponym Words Like Annotating

3 examples of expansion

1 the expansion of a sheet or of a lake; the expansion was formed of metal
2 the expansion of (a + b)2 is a2 + 2ab + b2
3 the journal article is an expansion of the lecture she gave

10 definitions of expansion

1 The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.
2 That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface.
3 Space through which anything is expanded; also, pure space.
4 an increase in the production of goods and services over time, and in the volume of business transactions, generally associated with an increase in employment and an increase in the money supply. Opposite of contraction.
5 The developed result of an indicated operation.
6 The operation of steam in a cylinder after its communication with the boiler has been cut off, by which it continues to exert pressure upon the moving piston.
7 The enlargement of the ship mathematically from a model or drawing to the full or building size, in the process of construction.
8 an enlarged or extended version of something, such as a writing or discourse.
9 an expansion joint. See below.
10 a discussion that provides additional information
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