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Business Expansion

/ˈbɪz.nɪs ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of increasing the size, scope, or reach of a business.

    "The company is planning a business expansion into international markets."
  2. 2

    An instance of a business growing or diversifying its operations.

    "The recent business expansion has led to the creation of hundreds of new jobs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'business' originates from the Old English 'bisignis', meaning 'care' or 'anxiety', which evolved to denote 'trade' or 'commerce'. 'Expansion' comes from the Latin 'expansio', meaning 'to spread out', reflecting the growth and increase in size or scope of a business.

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