expanded
Americanadjective
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increased in area, bulk, or volume; enlarged.
an expanded version of a story.
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spread out; extended.
the expanded frontiers of the Roman Empire.
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Printing. Also (of type) wider in proportion to its height.
adjective
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Also: extended. (of printer's type) wider than usual for a particular height Compare condensed
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(of a plastic) having been foamed during manufacture by the introduction of a gas in order to make a light packaging material or heat insulator See also expanded metal
expanded polystyrene
Other Word Forms
- expandedness noun
- nonexpanded adjective
- self-expanded adjective
- semiexpanded adjective
- unexpanded adjective
Etymology
Origin of expanded
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; expand + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Department of Education’s new policy, announced in August, widely expanded long-standing federal data collection from universities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The expanded plan now includes war hull risk, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance, with Chubb as the lead underwriter.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Realizing the importance of their findings, the researchers slowed down and expanded their study.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The expanded Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the unrivaled U.S. museum relaunch of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Within the first year, we quickly expanded our offerings from our initial ten items to more than fifty, and were already making a profit.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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