Word
broadening
Phoneticsbroad·en·ing
US/ˈbɹɔdənɪŋ/
UK/bɹˈɔːdənɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of making something wider or more general. It often describes increasing your knowledge, experience, or the range of things you deal with.
n. the process of expanding the scope, range, or width of something. Often refers to the diversification of intellectual or professional experience.
Examples
“The broadening of his interests made him more creative.”
“The university encourages a broadening of the curriculum to include more international perspectives and digital skills.”
“Economists observed a significant broadening of the market as new consumer segments gained access to credit and digital payment platforms.”
Examples
simple
“The broadening of his interests made him more creative.”
contextual
“The university encourages a broadening of the curriculum to include more international perspectives and digital skills.”
complex
“Economists observed a significant broadening of the market as new consumer segments gained access to credit and digital payment platforms.”
Usage
Often appears in the construction 'the broadening of' followed by an abstract noun like 'horizons', 'knowledge', or 'scope'.
Real-World Examples
“Emojis: These teens are the first native emoji speakers, broadening the language’s vocabulary, customizing characters, and making them common in all kinds of conversations, from the classroom to the dating scene to the workplace.” Scan code
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