# broadening

/ˈbɹɔdənɪŋ/ (US) · /bɹˈɔːdənɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/broadening
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the act of making something wider or more general. It often describes increasing your knowledge, experience, or the range of things you deal with.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often appears in the construction 'the broadening of' followed by an abstract noun like 'horizons', 'knowledge', or 'scope'.

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