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expansion
noun
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How to pronounce expansion:

Definition of expansion:

expansion (noun):
expanse
an increase or development, esp. in the activities of a company
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

Synonyms for expansion:

accretion
accrual
accumulation
addition
amplification
augmentation
boost
continuation
development
diffusion
dilatation
dilation
distension
distention
elaboration
enlargement
expanding upon
extension
gain
growth
increase
increment
inflation
magnification
multiplication
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Antonyms for expansion:

abatement
alleviation
attrition
backsliding
decline
decrease
decrement
deterioration
diminishment
diminution
drop
drop-off
easing
fall
falloff
going backward
lapse
lessening
lightening
lowering
minimising
minimizing
mitigation
moderation
movement backward
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