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The correct spelling is expand.
How to pronounce expand
/ɛkˈspænd/
verbIPA: /ɛkˈspænd/
Say it like: Exp-and
The correct spelling is expand. To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. For example: "You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."
Usage Examples
“You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.”
“A flower expands its leaves.”
“Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
- 2.To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
- 3.To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
- 4.To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
- 5.(of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
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