Definitions and Examples of expansion, dilation
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act or process of becoming larger in size or volume.
Example
The expansion of the company's operations led to an increase in profits.
The act or process of becoming wider or more open.
Example
The doctor used eye drops to induce dilation of the pupils.
Key Differences: expansion vs dilation
- 1Expansion refers to an increase in size or volume, while compression refers to a decrease in size or volume.
- 2Dilation refers to an increase in width or openness, while compression refers to a decrease in width or openness.
Effective Usage of expansion, dilation
- 1Science: Use expansion and dilation in scientific contexts to describe physical phenomena such as thermal expansion or blood vessel dilation.
- 2Engineering: Use compression and expansion in engineering contexts to describe mechanical processes such as compression testing or engine expansion ratios.
- 3Medical: Use dilation in medical contexts to describe procedures such as pupil dilation or cervical dilation during childbirth.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of compression are expansion and dilation. Use expansion to describe an increase in size or volume, and dilation to describe an increase in width or openness. These words can be used in scientific, engineering, and medical contexts to describe physical phenomena, mechanical processes, and medical procedures.
