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expansion

[/ɪkˈspænʃən/]
nounfemininepl: expansions / expansões
expansão
1. The act of increasing in size, volume, or extent
The expansion of the company into new markets was successful.
A expansão da empresa para novos mercados foi bem-sucedida.
2. An increase in the amount or range of something
The expansion of educational opportunities benefits society.
A expansão das oportunidades educacionais beneficia a sociedade.
3. Something that has been expanded or extended
The new expansion pack adds more content to the game.
O novo pacote de expansão adiciona mais conteúdo ao jogo.
4. In physics, the increase in volume of a substance
Thermal expansion occurs when materials are heated.
A expansão térmica ocorre quando os materiais são aquecidos.
Synonyms
growthenlargementextensiondevelopmentincrease
Antonyms
contractionreductionshrinkagedecreasedecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expansão
Common in business and economic contexts
Portugal
expansão
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

expansion of consciousness
business expansion strategy
territorial expansion
expansion pack
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