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ex·pand E0281800 (ĭk-spănd′)v. ex·pand·ed, ex·pand·ing, ex·pands v.tr.1. To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge: expanded her store by adding a second room. See Synonyms at increase.2. To express at length or in detail; enlarge on: expanded his remarks afterward.3. To open (something) up or out; spread out: The bird expanded its wings and flew off.4. Mathematics To write (a quantity) as a sum of terms in an extended form.v.intr.1. To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding.2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic.3. To open up or out; unfold: The chair expands to form a daybed. [Middle English expanden, to spread out, from Latin expandere : ex-, ex- + pandere, to spread; see petə- in Indo-European roots.] ex·pand′a·ble adj.ex·pand′er n.expanding (ɪkˈspændɪŋ) adjbecoming, or capable of becoming, greater in extent, volume, size, or scopeTranslationsIdiomsSeeexpandexpanding
expanding[ik′spand·iŋ] (metallurgy) A process used to increase the inside diameter of a hollow piece, such as a tube, cup, or shell. MedicalSeeexpansionFinancialSeeExpansion |