expand
UK /ɪkˈspænd/ US /ɪkˈspænd/
verb 5
Definitions
verb
1
To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.
2
To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
A flower expands its leaves.
Then with expanded wings he steers his flight.
3
To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
4
To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent, sum of terms.
Use the binomial theorem to expand #123;(x#43;1)#125;⁴.
5
To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent, sum of terms.
The expression #123;(x#43;1)#125;⁴ expands to x⁴#43;4x³#43;6x²#43;4x#43;1.
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