broadening
Definition
- Noun:
- An increase in width: The process or result of something becoming physically wider.
- The action of making broader: The act of expanding the scope, range, or extent of something, making it less narrow or limited.
Usage
The noun "broadening" refers to the process or instance of becoming or making something broader. It is commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts to describe expansion.
Examples
Physical Context:
- The broadening of the river made it easier for boats to pass.
- Engineers supervised the broadening of the highway to reduce traffic.
Abstract Context:
- The course contributed to the broadening of my knowledge in the field.
- There has been a noticeable broadening of the debate to include more diverse perspectives.
Advanced Usage
"Broadening of the mind": An idiom describing the expansion of one's understanding, experiences, or tolerance.
- Traveling is often seen as an excellent means for the broadening of the mind.
"Broadening participation": A common phrase in academic and social contexts, referring to efforts to include a wider range of people.
- The initiative focuses on the broadening of participation in STEM fields.
Variants and Related Words
Broaden (verb): To become or make something broader.
- We need to broaden our search to find more candidates.
Broad (adjective): Having a great distance from side to side; wide.
- They walked across the broad avenue.
Synonyms
- Widening: The act of making something wider.
- Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
- Enlargement: The act of making something bigger or more extensive.
Antonyms
- Narrowing: The act of making something less wide.
- Restriction: The act of limiting or confining something.
Related Phrases
- Broadening one's horizons: An idiom meaning to increase the range of one's knowledge, understanding, or experience.
- Studying abroad is about broadening your horizons.
Noun
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an increase in width
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the action of making broader
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the broadening of travel
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the act of making something wider
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