expansion
- n the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
- n a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2 - n a discussion that provides additional information
- n adding information or detail
expansion bit
- n a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
expansion bolt
- n a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface
expansion slot
- n (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
expansionism
- n the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
expansive bit
- n a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
expansiveness
- n a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand
the expansiveness of their extravagant life style was soon curtailed - n a friendly open trait of a talkative person
expansivity
- n the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure
- n a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand
- n a friendly open trait of a talkative person
expat
- n a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
American expatriates