Expansion refers to the act or process of becoming larger, wider, or more extensive. It can refer to the increase or enlargement of something, such as a business, a territory, or a physical object. Full definition
Within the total, credit to households has picked up slightly, while the rate of expansion of business credit has declined. (rba.gov.au)
The question now is if the voters of the state will approve plans for expansion of gambling. (news.wbfo.org)
It was also the latest indication that economic growth moderated at the start of the year after a 2.5 percent rate of expansion in the fourth quarter. (cnbc.com)