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What is another word for Extension? – 133 Extension Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    expansion addition augmentation increase growth enlargement prolongation continuation elongation stretching broadening widening lengthening supplement enhancement amplification magnification increment accretion annexation appendage accessory adjunct attachment appendment enlargement extensional extrapolation protraction protrusion projection expansionism broadenings lengthenings widenings augmentations accretions

    Meaning of Extension

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "extension" refers to the act or process of extending something, such as a period of time, a building, or a range of activities.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "extension" as the act or process of extending, or the state of being extended, such as an extension of a contract or an extension of a house.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "extension" as the act of making something longer, wider, or more extensive, or the thing that is added to something else.

    Example Uses

    • The university has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting applications.
    • The company is planning an extension of its product line to include more eco-friendly options.
    • The extension of the highway has reduced traffic congestion in the area.
    • The professor was granted an extension on her research project to allow for more time to collect data.
    • The extension cord was used to power the lights in the backyard.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reduction contraction decrease diminution lessening shortening shrinking narrowing constriction compression abridgment curtailment cutback retrenchment limitation restriction confine constraining diminishing minimizing decreasing abbreviating truncating shortening cessation

    Related Nouns

    building house office room space area territory region district zone sector field domain realm scope range span reach limit boundary frontier periphery edge margin border fringe

    Related Verbs

    extend expand increase grow enlarge prolong continue elongate stretch broaden widen lengthen supplement enhance amplify magnify increment accrete annex append attach add augment

    Related Adjectives

    extensive expanded prolonged continued elongated stretched broadened widened lengthened supplemental enhanced amplified magnified incremental accretive annexed appended attached additional augmented enlarged increased