die Ausweitung
Translation
expansion, extension, widening, broadening
Examples
Die Ausweitung des Handels ist wichtig.
The expansion of trade is important.
Wir planen eine Ausweitung der Produktion.
We are planning an expansion of production.
Grammar Patterns
the expansion ((of sth.)) the expansion of sth. The expansion of the business is planned.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Expansion, die Erweiterung; Antonyms: die Reduzierung, die Einschränkung
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'weit' (wide) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'a widening out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'widening out' a territory or a business. The components 'aus' (out) and 'weit' (wide) clearly point to its meaning.