broadening
nounUK /ˈbrɔː.dən.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbrɑː.dən.ɪŋ/
The act of making something wider or larger.
The broadening of the road helped cars move faster.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of gaining more knowledge or experience.
Travel is a great way to broaden your mind.
3. A change in pronunciation where a vowel becomes more open.
The broadening of the vowel made the word sound different.
4. Making something include more people or things.
The broadening of the rules allowed more students to join.