No. 388 in Korean
확대
"확대" means "expansion" or "enlargement" in English.
In a sentence
이미지의 크기를 확대해서 보았다.
I enlarged the image to view it.
In this sentence, '확대' refers to the act of enlarging or increasing the size of something, specifically the image.
회사는 제품 생산 능력을 확대하기로 결정했다.
The company has decided to expand its production capacity.
Here, '확대' means to expand or increase in scope, indicating an improvement or scaling-up of operations.
우리 동아리는 올해 회원수를 확대할 계획이다.
Our club plans to increase the number of members this year.
In this usage, '확대' signifies an increase in quantity, aiming for growth in membership count.
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