expansion

n 1: the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope

[syn: {enlargement}]

2: an interpretation that provides additional information [syn:

{enlargement}]

3: adding information or detail [syn: {expanding upon}]

extension

1. {filename extension}.

2. A {feature} or piece of {code} which

{extends} a program's {functionality}, e.g. a {plug-in}.

(1997-06-21)