Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expand-exponentially
verb
/ɪkˈspænd ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəli/
Definition
To increase at a rapid and accelerating rate.
Examples
- The technology in our lives has expanded exponentially over the last decade.
- The population of the city began to expand exponentially after the new factory opened.
- As more users join the platform, the user base will expand exponentially.
Meaning
When something expands exponentially, it grows or increases very quickly in size, amount, or influence, often described with an exponential curve which means the rate of growth itself increases over time.
Synonyms
- grow rapidly
- increase dramatically
- rise quickly
