Expansion

/ɛkspˈænʃən/

/ɪkˈspænʃən/, /ɪkˈspæntʃən/

Expansion

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something; the action of increasing something

adding information or detail

a discussion that provides additional information

a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

Examples

1. The company's expansion into new markets allowed them to spread their wings and increase their revenue.

2. The company's ambitious expansion plans went up in flames when their major investor pulled out.

3. The expansion plan for the business turned into a black hole, draining financial resources without increasing profits.

4. The organization was forced to abandon its plans for expansion due to budget constraints.