Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of adding information or detail: "Expanding upon" refers to the process of elaborating on a topic, idea, or statement by providing more comprehensive information, examples, or explanations.

Usage

• The term "expanding upon" is used to describe the action of developing a subject more fully. It is often used in academic, professional, and creative contexts where deeper analysis or clarification is needed. It functions as a noun phrase derived from the verb phrase "to expand upon."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The professor's expanding upon the initial theory made the lecture much clearer.
  • Her report was good, but it needed some expanding upon in the conclusion.
  • The author is known for his skillful expanding upon historical events in his novels.

Advanced Usage

• "to require expanding upon": to need further elaboration or detail.
  • The proposal has a solid foundation but requires expanding upon in several key areas.
• "for the purpose of expanding upon": with the specific aim of adding more information.
  • He conducted additional interviews for the purpose of expanding upon his original article.

Variants and Related Words

• Expand (verb): To become or make larger or more extensive.
  • The company plans to expand its operations.
• Expansion (noun): The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
  • The rapid expansion of the city led to traffic problems.
• Elaboration (noun): The process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail.
  • Your idea is interesting but needs further elaboration.

Synonyms

• Elaboration: The addition of more detail concerning what has already been said.
• Amplification: The process of enlarging upon or adding detail to a story or statement.
• Development: The process of starting to discuss something in more detail.

Related Phrases

• To expand on/upon something (phrasal verb): To give more details about something.
  • Could you expand on that last point, please?
• To elaborate on something (phrasal verb): To explain or describe something in a more detailed way.
  • She refused to elaborate on her reasons for leaving.

Noun

1. adding information or detail