Expansion - Definition
expansion
n 1: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or
quantity or scope [syn: expansion, enlargement] [ant:
contraction]
2: a function expressed as a sum or product of terms; "the
expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"
3: a discussion that provides additional information [syn:
expansion, enlargement, elaboration]
4: adding information or detail [syn: expansion, expanding
upon]