extension
US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
・UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/
B1
noun
- The act of extending something; an addition to something.
- Addition to something, e.g. a house
- Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
- Telephone for individual person, e.g. In an office
- Something added to the end of something
- A telephone line connected to a main line.
- Extra time allowed to complete something
- The act of making something longer or wider.
- A new part that is added to something to enlarge or extend it.
- An additional period of time allowed for something.
- An extra period of time allowed for something.
- A new part added to a building.
- A small software program that adds extra features to a larger program.
- A suffix to a file name indicating the file format.
- A software add-on that enhances the capabilities of a program.
- An electrical cord used to extend the reach of an appliance's power cord.
- The area over which something extends.
- A piece of false hair that is attached to someone's own hair to make it longer or thicker.
- The continuation of something, especially a legal agreement.
- The act of increasing the length of something.
- The straightening of a joint or limb.
- A part that is added to something to make it longer or larger.
- An extra period of time allowed for something.
- The range or scope of something.
- The act of increasing the scope or range of something.
- An additional telephone line connected to a main line.
- An additional telephone line connected to a main line.
- An extra period of time allowed for something.
adjective
- Adding extra length
Examples
The blame lies with the teachers and, by extension, with the Education Service.
This new job is a further extension of his role as a manager.