expansion

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de aumentar el tamaño, el volumen, la cantidad o el alcance de algo, así como el estado resultante de dicho aumento. También puede referirse a la extensión territorial, económica o de influencia de una entidad.

A noun referring to the act or process of increasing in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

1. Increase in size or scopeB2formal

   The act or process of becoming larger or more extensive.

   expansión (aumento de tamaño o alcance)

   • The company announced the expansion of its operations overseas.
   • The expansion of the city has led to new suburbs.
   • Economic expansion often leads to more job opportunities.

   Sinónimosamplificationaugmentationbroadeningdevelopmentenlargementextensiongrowthincreasespreadwidening

   Antónimoscontractiondecreasediminutionreductionshrinkage

2. Detailed developmentB2formal

   The process of developing something in more detail or to a greater extent.

   desarrollo detallado

   • The expansion of the theory included new evidence.
   • Her essay required further expansion to cover all aspects.
   • The expansion of the project timeline was necessary for quality.

   Sinónimosamplificationdetailingdevelopmentelaborationenlargementexpatiation

   Antónimoscompressioncondensationcontractionsummarization