What is the meaning of broadening?

noun

• The act of making something wider.
  • synonyms: widening
• The action of making broader.
  • usage: "the broadening of travel"
• An increase in width.
  • synonyms: widening

verb

• Make broader.
  • usage: "broaden the road"
  • synonyms: broaden
• Extend in scope or range or area.
  • usage: "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
  • synonyms: widen, broaden, extend
• Vary in order to spread risk or to expand.
  • usage: "The company diversified"
  • synonyms: diversify, branch out, broaden
• Become broader.
  • usage: "The road broadened"
  • synonyms: broaden