broadening
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹɔdənɪŋ// UK //bɹˈɔːdənɪŋ// broad·en·ing
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.
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.
Usage
Often appears in the construction 'the broadening of' followed by an abstract noun like 'horizons', 'knowledge', or 'scope'.