expansion

Meanings

Noun

• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
• a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
  • "the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2"
• a discussion that provides additional information
• adding information or detail

Synonyms

elaboration, enlargement, expanding upon

Antonyms

contraction