expanded

American  

[ik-span-did] / ɪkˈspæn dɪd /

adjective

1. increased in area, bulk, or volume; enlarged.

   an expanded version of a story.

2. spread out; extended.

   the expanded frontiers of the Roman Empire.

3. Printing. Also (of type) wider in proportion to its height.

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expanded British  

/ ɪkˈspændɪd /

adjective

1. Also: extended.  (of printer's type) wider than usual for a particular height Compare condensed

2. (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

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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

India is vying for a larger slice of the booming commercial satellite business as phone, internet and other companies seek expanded and more high-end communications.

From Barron's

Instead of recession, the U.S. economy expanded in somewhat unexpected ways.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Conference Board’s data also come after the U.S. economy was shown to have expanded at a faster pace than anticipated in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her expanded list includes some family members whom she gave a hard-to-find version of the Clue board game last year but reacted with “kind of a weird vibe” about getting something used.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the people on your list who warrant a little extra effort — and perhaps a slightly expanded budget — I offer a reliably foolproof formula: one handmade element, paired with one small store-bought companion.

From Salon

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