Lets see do level 51-55 exist right now in the current game? No, they don't so they are 'expanding' levels. Can you go to this planet right now ? No, you can't so they are "expanding" the number of planets. Can you do any of these quests on this planet ? No, so they are 'expanding' the number of quests available. Can you use any of these new abilities mentioned in passing? No, so they are 'expanding' abilities.