Definitions for extension
ɪkˈstɛn ʃənex·ten·sion

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. extension(noun)

   a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

   "they applied for an extension of the loan"

2. extension(noun)

   act of expanding in scope; making more widely available

   "extension of the program to all in need"

3. propagation, extension(noun)

   the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions

4. extension, extension service, university extension(noun)

   an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students

5. extension(noun)

   act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb

6. extension, filename extension, file name extension(noun)

   a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename

   "most applications provide extensions for the files they create"; "most BASIC files use the filename extension .BAS"

7. reference, denotation, extension(noun)

   the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

   "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"

8. extension(noun)

   the ability to raise the working leg high in the air

   "the dancer was praised for her uncanny extension"; "good extension comes from a combination of training and native ability"

9. extension, lengthiness, prolongation(noun)

   amount or degree or range to which something extends

   "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"

10. extension, telephone extension, extension phone(noun)

    an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line

11. elongation, extension(noun)

    an addition to the length of something

12. annex, annexe, extension, wing(noun)

    an addition that extends a main building

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extension(Noun)

   The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion.

2. extension(Noun)

   That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space (or time, e.g. "spatiotemporal extension")

3. extension(Noun)

   Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative of intension.

4. extension(Noun)

   A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.

5. extension(Noun)

   The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.

6. extension(Noun)

   An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.

7. extension(Noun)

   A simple offensive action, consisting of extending the weapon arm forward.

8. extension(Noun)

   A numerical code used to specify a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.

9. extension(Noun)

   A file extension.

   Files with the .txt extension usually contain text.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Extension(verb)

   the act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

2. Extension(verb)

   that property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

3. Extension(verb)

   capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative of intension

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

4. Extension(verb)

   the operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

5. Extension(verb)

   the straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

6. Extension(verb)

   a written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt

   Etymology: [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Extension

   In kinesiology, extension is a movement of a joint that results in increased angle between two bones or body surfaces at a joint. Extension usually results in straightening of the bones or body surfaces involved. For example, extension is produced by extending the flexed elbow. Straightening of the arm would require extension at the elbow joint. If the head is tilted all the way back, the neck is said to be extended. In some anatomical muscle names, particularly with muscles of the forearm and the Cnemis, the term occurs explicitly as the second word in the Latin spelling of the name. While extension is a movement, the terms "extend" versus "flexed" refer to the final position of a body part with reference to the anatomical position of the body. For example, if an arm fully bent at the elbow is slightly extended, it will still be called "flexed" or "semiflexed", and will be called "extended" only upon complete straightening of the arm. The movement in the opposite directions is called flexion. Flexion decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at a joint, while extension increases it. With the foot, extension is usually called plantarflexion.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extension' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2926

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extension' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2849

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extension' in Nouns Frequency: #1076

Anagrams for extension »

1. in extenso

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of extension in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of extension in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of extension in a Sentence

1. Yuri Ushakov:

   If something is not implemented then it is clear the leaders would agree on some extension.

2. Hannes Cailkiez:

   games are an extension of our imagination

3. Vikas Dwivedi:

   Our read on this event is that it is merely an extension of the Russian position that they would consider working with OPEC to coordinate production cuts – rather than an indication that such proposals are actually close to becoming a reality.

4. The EU:

   The subsidies scheme extension is estimated to be worth $8.7 billion and will be the largest subsidy for the civil aerospace industry in U.S. history.

5. Hiroki Shimazu:

   Greece asked for a six-month extension but it ended up with a four-month extension. The agreement appears to mainly focus on averting a default for now, rather than solving issues, although the market reacted positively on Friday, I think there will be more twists and turns down the road. Ultimately Greece has to carry out reforms but it is uncertain given that the government has won by promising not to reform.

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