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broadening

 

[ ˈbrɔːdnɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in knowledge

The act of expanding one's understanding or expertise in a particular subject or field.

Synonyms

enlarging, expanding, increasing

Examples of usage

  • She is broadening her knowledge by taking online courses.
  • Traveling to different countries is a great way of broadening your horizons.
Context #2 | Noun

in perspective

The process of making something more inclusive or general.

Synonyms

diversification, expansion, widening

Examples of usage

  • The broadening of the curriculum aims to cater to a wider range of students.
  • The broadening of the discussion led to a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "broadening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ampliação

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Erweiterung

🇮🇩 perluasan

🇺🇦 розширення

🇵🇱 poszerzenie

🇯🇵 拡大

🇫🇷 élargissement

🇪🇸 ampliación

🇹🇷 genişleme

🇰🇷 확장

🇸🇦 توسيع

🇨🇿 rozšíření

🇸🇰 rozšírenie

🇨🇳 扩大

🇸🇮 razširitev

🇮🇸 útvíkkun

🇰🇿 кеңейту

🇬🇪 გაფართოება

🇦🇿 genişlənmə

🇲🇽 ampliación

Etymology

The word 'broadening' originates from the verb 'broaden', which is derived from the Old English word 'brādan', meaning 'to make broad'. The concept of broadening has been essential in various aspects of life, from knowledge and perspectives to inclusivity and understanding. The term signifies the continuous process of expanding and enriching one's horizons and experiences.

See also: broad, broadband, broadcast, broadcaster, broaden, broadened, broadly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,003, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.