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1
noun
The
act
of
making
something
longer
or
larger
,
or
the
state
of
being
made
longer
or
larger
.
The
extension
of
the
deadline
gave
everyone
more
time
to
complete
their
work
.
She
requested
an
extension
on
her
loan
repayment
.
The
house
has
a
new
extension
that
adds
two
extra
rooms
.
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2
noun
An
additional
period
of
time
given
to
someone
to
complete
a
task
or
fulfill
an
obligation
.
He
asked
for
an
extension
on
his
project
deadline
.
The
professor
granted
an
extension
for
the
assignment
due
date
.
The
library
offers
an
extension
for
book
returns
if
requested
.
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3
noun
A
part
that
is
added
to
something
to
enlarge
or
prolong
it
,
such
as
an
addition
to
a
building
.
The
kitchen
extension
allows
for
more
space
to
cook
and
dine
.
They
built
an
extension
to
the
garage
to
fit
another
car
.
The
extension
to
the
school
includes
a
new
gymnasium
.
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4
noun
A
phone
line
that
is
connected
to
a
main
line
,
allowing
multiple
phones
to
share
the
same
number
.
Please
dial
extension
to
reach
the
sales
department
.
The
office
has
several
extensions
for
different
departments
.
You
can
reach
me
at
my
office
extension
during
work
hours
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
extensio
Word parts
ex (out) + tendere (to stretch)
Originally meant
a stretching out
Background
The word 'extension' comes from the Latin 'extensio', which means a stretching out. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, initially used in the context of physical stretching or expanding.