expanded

Definition of Expanded in English :

1. expanded

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Expanded

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

expanded polystyrene

adjective

1.

increased in size, area, scope, etc.

2. Printing

extended (sense 4)

v. ex·pand·ed, ex·pand·ing, ex·pands

v.tr.

1. To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge: expanded her store by adding a second room. See Synonyms at increase.

2. To express at length or in detail; enlarge on: expanded his remarks afterward.

3. To open (something) up or out; spread out: The bird expanded its wings and flew off.

4. Mathematics To write (a quantity) as a sum of terms in an extended form.

v.intr.

1. To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding.

2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic.

3. To open up or out; unfold: The chair expands to form a daybed.