Extension: meaning, definitions and examples
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extension
[ ɪkˈstɛnʃən ]
file
An extension is a group of letters added at the end of a filename, denoting the file type or format. It is used to identify the characteristics of the file.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The extension of the document was .pdf
- Please make sure to include the correct extension when saving the file.
time
An extension is a prolongation of a deadline or period of time. It allows additional time for completion or submission.
Synonyms
delay, postponement, prolongation
Examples of usage
- She requested an extension for the project deadline.
- The teacher granted an extension for the assignment.
buildings
An extension is an additional part of a building that is added to enlarge or enhance the original structure. It can be used for extra space or functionality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They built an extension to their house for a new kitchen.
- The company is planning an extension to their office building.
Translations
Translations of the word "extension" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extensão
- prorrogação
- ampliação
🇮🇳 विस्तार
- बढ़ाव
- परिशिष्ट
🇩🇪 Erweiterung
- Verlängerung
- Ausdehnung
🇮🇩 perpanjangan
- ekstensi
- perluasan
🇺🇦 продовження
- розширення
- поширення
🇵🇱 rozszerzenie
- przedłużenie
- rozszerzanie
🇯🇵 拡張 (かくちょう)
- 延長 (えんちょう)
- 拡大 (かくだい)
🇫🇷 extension
- prolongation
- élargissement
🇪🇸 extensión
- prolongación
- ampliación
🇹🇷 uzatma
- genişletme
- ek
🇰🇷 확장 (확장)
- 연장 (연장)
- 확대 (확대)
🇸🇦 تمديد
- توسيع
- توسعة
🇨🇿 rozšíření
- prodloužení
- rozšíření
🇸🇰 rozšírenie
- predĺženie
- rozšírenie
🇨🇳 扩展 (kuòzhǎn)
- 延长 (yáncháng)
- 扩大 (kuòdà)
🇸🇮 razširitev
- podaljšanje
- razširitev
🇮🇸 framlenging
- útvíkkun
- stækkun
🇰🇿 ұзарту
- кеңейту
- ұлғайту
🇬🇪 გაგრძელება
- გაფართოება
- გაზრდა
🇦🇿 uzadılma
- genişləndirmə
- artırılma
🇲🇽 extensión
- prolongación
- ampliación
Word origin
The word 'extension' dates back to the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'extensionem' meaning a stretching out or enlarging. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to lengthening, adding on, or expanding. The concept of extensions has been prevalent in different fields such as technology, construction, and academia, shaping the way we understand and utilize the term today.
See also: extend, extendable, extended, extendedly, extending, extensions, extensive, extent.