Expansion

usgb/ɪkˈspænʃn/
noun

The act, process or result of making something bigger.

The company is planning a major expansion of its activities
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Often appears as...

  • business expansion
  • rapid expansion
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Business Context

Often used to talk about companies growing in size, activities, or profits.

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The tech startup saw rapid expansion within its first year.
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Physical Growth

Can describe increase in physical size, like buildings or geographical areas.

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The expansion of the city limits brought more people under its governance.
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amplificationaugmentdevelopmentdilatationenlargeextensibilitygrowthincreasespread
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