Meaning
expansion
In a sentence
L'azienda è in espansione da due anni.
The company has been expanding for two years.
Hai visto l'espansione del nuovo centro commerciale?
Have you seen the expansion of the new shopping center?
Questa app non supporta l'espansione della memoria.
This app doesn't support memory expansion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| espansione | feminine · singular |
| espansioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use espansione for growth in size, scope, or business. For a physical extension added to a building, ampliamento is often more natural.
- Common in economics, science, and technology: espansione economica, espansione termica, espansione della memoria.
- Usually followed by di for what expands: espansione del mercato, dell'universo. Avoid using a directly after it in these cases.