Extension Definition
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"
- act of expanding in scope; making more widely available; "extension of the program to all in need"
- the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
- an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students
- act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"
- an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
- an addition to the length of something
- an addition that extends a main building
"Extension" in song lyrics
See how extension is used in real songs:
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"And it's the, art of clarity married to slender extension"
Aesop Rock — Sick Friend -
"I'm in control, I'm the brain's extension"
Big Ed f/ Da Diiiiiiiick — Who Am I? -
"Run over track, arm extension"
Buddha Monk f/ Da Manchuz, Dungeon Masta — Miscommunication
Words that rhyme with extension
Usage tips for "extension"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "extension" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for extension to find words that pair well.