broadening

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс расширения чего-либо, делая его более широким, обширным или разнообразным по охвату или диапазону.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something wider, more extensive, or more varied in scope or range.

uncountable

1. Act of wideningB2formal

   The process or action of making something wider or more extensive.

   Расширение

   • The broadening of the road reduced traffic congestion.
   • The broadening of the river's channel was necessary for flood control.
   • The broadening of the company's product line attracted new customers.

   Synonymsaugmentationenlargementexpansionextensionspreadwidening

   Antonymsnarrowingrestriction

2. Expansion of scopeB2formal

   The action of increasing the range, variety, or extent of something.

   Расширение

   • The broadening of her knowledge came from years of travel.
   • The broadening of the curriculum included new subjects like coding.
   • The broadening of his social circle helped him feel more connected.

   Synonymsamplificationaugmentationdiversificationenlargementexpansionextensionincreasewidening

   Antonymslimitationnarrowingrestriction

3. Increase in widthB2formal

   A measurable increase in the physical width of an object or area.

   Расширение

   • The broadening of the fabric was due to stretching.
   • The broadening of the crack in the wall was a sign of structural damage.
   • The broadening of the path made it easier for two people to walk side by side.

   Synonymsdilationenlargementexpansionwidening

   Antonymsconstrictionnarrowingtightening

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по расширению чего-либо в ширину или по объёму, или расширению охвата или диапазона.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something wider or more extensive, or to expand in scope or range.

1. Widen physicallyB1formal

   To become wider or to make something wider.

   Расширять

   • The river broadens as it approaches the sea.
   • They plan to broaden the road to reduce traffic.
   • The path broadens after the first mile.

   Synonymsdilateenlargeexpandextendwiden

   Antonymsconstrictcontractnarrowsqueezetighten

2. Expand or increaseB1formal

   To increase the range, scope, or variety of something.

   Расширять

   • Traveling helps broaden your horizons.
   • The company wants to broaden its product line.
   • Reading widely can broaden your knowledge.

   Synonymsamplifyaugmentdevelopdiversifyenhanceenlargeexpandextendincreasewiden

   Antonymsconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict