expansion

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus d'accroissement de la taille, du volume, de la quantité ou de l'échelle, ainsi que le résultat de cette augmentation.

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.

   Expansion (accroissement en taille ou en portée)

   • 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.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationbroadeningdevelopmentenlargementextensiongrowthincreasespreadwidening

   Antonymescontractiondecreasediminutionreductionshrinkage

2. Detailed developmentB2formal

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

   développement détaillé

   • 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.

   Synonymesamplificationdetailingdevelopmentelaborationenlargementexpatiation

   Antonymescompressioncondensationcontractionsummarization