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Expansion

/ɪkˈspænʃən/ · noun

Meaning

An act, process, or instance of expanding..

Example Sentences

The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood.
[…] 1919, a time when African American hopes for a just future following their service in World War I were dashed by violent reassertions of white supremacy, including the efflorescence and expansion of the KKK into the Midwestern and northwestern U.S.

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What does expansion mean?

Expansion means An act, process, or instance of expanding..

What is a synonym for expansion?

Common synonyms include enlargement, expanding upon.

What is the opposite of expansion?

Possible antonyms include contraction, shrinkage.

How do you use expansion in a sentence?

The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood.

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