extension
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British pronunciation
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "extension"in English

Extension
01

a mutually agreed delay in the deadline for completing a task or paying a debt

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The contractor requested an extension for finishing the project.
The bank granted an extension on the loan repayment.
02

the act of expanding in scope, range, or availability

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The company planned an extension of its product line.
Extension of internet coverage reached rural areas.
03

the spreading of an idea, practice, or belief into new regions or areas

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The extension of democracy reshaped the region.
Religious extensions influenced local customs.
04

educational programs provided by colleges or universities to non-regular students

What is "extension"?

Extension in an educational context refers to a program offered by universities or colleges that allows individuals to continue their studies on a part-time basis. It is designed for people who may not be able to commit to a full-time academic schedule, such as working professionals or those with other obligations. These programs often offer more flexible hours, allowing students to complete courses or degrees at their own pace while still receiving academic support. Extension programs aim to make education more accessible to a broader range of students.

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She enrolled in a university extension course in creative writing.
The extension program offers evening classes for working adults.
05

the act of straightening a flexed limb

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Knee extension is essential for walking and running.
The physiotherapist measured elbow extension during rehabilitation.
06

an addition that increases the size of a building

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They built a rear extension to enlarge the kitchen.
The office received a two-story extension.
07

a period of time added to something to prolong it

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The professor granted an extension on the deadline for the research paper due to unforeseen circumstances.
The company announced an extension of the sale, allowing customers more time to take advantage of discounted prices.
08

an extra telephone connected to the main phone line in a house

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She picked up the extension in the bedroom to answer the call while her husband spoke on the main line.
He dialed the extension to reach his colleague in the neighboring cubicle.
09

an amount that is added to something

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They built an extension on their house to add a new bedroom.
The professor gave me an extension to finish my paper.
10

the ability to lift or raise the working limb high in the air

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The choreographer emphasized high leg extension.
Leg extension is a key exercise in gymnastics.
11

the set of all objects or entities to which a term or expression correctly applies

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The extension of " bird " includes all creatures classified as birds.
Mathematicians discuss the extension of a function.
12

a string of characters that comes after a period in a computer filename, typically indicating the file type or format

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".pdf " is a common file extension used for documents that preserve formatting across different platforms.
The ".mp3 " extension indicates that the file contains audio data.
13

a phone line within a larger system, connected to a central line and assigned its own number

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Please call my extension at the office; it's 214.
The receptionist transferred the client to the manager 's extension.

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