Definitions for broadening
broad·en·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. widening, broadeningnoun

   the act of making something wider

2. broadeningnoun

   the action of making broader

   "the broadening of travel"

3. widening, broadeningnoun

   an increase in width

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1. broadeningnoun

   The act of becoming broader

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1. broadening

   Broadening refers to the expansion, enlargement, or extension of something in terms of its scope, range, variety, or perception. It could also involve the development or diversification of knowledge, experiences, or perspectives. It generally signifies making something wider or more comprehensive.

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1. Broadening

   of Broaden

Matched Categories

1. • Change Of Shape
   • Development
   • Increase

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for broadening »

1. nanobridge

How to pronounce broadening?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say broadening in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of broadening in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of broadening in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of broadening in a Sentence

1. Tony Schiena:

   Al-Shabab went from jihadists carrying out attacks in the failed state of Somalia and neighboring countries to threats against American, Canadian and United Kingdom targets within their own borders, it’s alliance is with Al Qaeda, [but] there are already pro-ISIS factions within its ranks wanting to pledge loyalty to ISIS and have Al-Shabaab follow a path already laid down by ... Boko Haram, with an alliance with ISIS, broadening its power, reach and capabilities.

2. Matt Mitro:

   Our re-imagining of how we hire is part of a broader objective at the firm where we are asking ourselves: 'Can we better meet our diversity goals by broadening the pool of candidates we are considering?'.

3. Susan Collins:

   Too often nowadays people tune into networks that just reinforce what they already think rather than broadening their exposure to alternative viewpoints, we seem to have lost not only a sense of comity but also community in this country, which is very troubling, and we somehow have to restore civil debate.

4. Orison Swett Marden:

   If you do not feel yourself growing in your work and your life broadening and deepening, if your task is not a perpetual tonic to you, you have not found your place.

5. Yoshiki Shinke:

   Inflationary pressure is heightening quite a bit, with price hikes broadening beyond those for food and fuel, companies aren’t that cautious about raising prices any more. We might see inflation stay above the BOJ’s 2% target well into autumn this year.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=broadening
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Broadening
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broadening
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=broadening