Definition of "extension"....

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ex·ten·sion
ˌikˈsten(t)SH(ə)n/
noun
noun: extension; plural noun: extensions; noun: extension cord; plural noun: extension cords; modifier noun: extension

1. 1.
   a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it; a continuation.
   "the railroad's southern extension"
   synonyms: addition, adjunct, annex, wing, supplementary building, ell, add-on, bump-out
   "they are planning a new extension"
   • a room or set of rooms added to an existing building.
     synonyms: addition, adjunct, annex, wing, supplementary building, ell, add-on, bump-out
     "they are planning a new extension"
   • the action or process of becoming or making something larger.
     "the extension of the president's powers"
     synonyms: expansion, increase, enlargement, widening, broadening, deepening;More
     augmentation, enhancement, development, growth, continuation
     "an extension of knowledge"
   • an application of an existing system or activity to a new area.
     "direct marketing is an extension of telephone selling"
   • an increase in the length of time given to someone to hold office, complete a project, or fulfill an obligation.
     synonyms: prolongation, lengthening, increaseMore
     "an extension of opening hours"
     postponement, more/extra time, deferral, delay
     "I need an extension on my essay"
   • Computing
     an optional suffix to a file name, typically consisting of a period followed by several characters, indicating the file's content or function.
2. 2.
   a length of electric cord that permits the use of an appliance at some distance from a fixed socket.

 

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