extended sections

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈsɛkʃənz]
nounpl: extended sections
seções estendidas
1. Portions or divisions of a text, document, or structure that have been lengthened or expanded beyond their original size or standard length
The extended sections of the report provided more detailed analysis.
As seções estendidas do relatório forneceram uma análise mais detalhada.
2. In music or performance, passages or movements that are prolonged or have increased duration
The conductor added extended sections to the symphony for dramatic effect.
O maestro adicionou seções estendidas à sinfonia para efeito dramático.
3. In technical or architectural contexts, sections or components that are elongated or stretched beyond normal dimensions
The building design included extended sections to maximize interior space.
O design do edifício incluía seções estendidas para maximizar o espaço interior.
The term 'extended sections' is commonly used in academic, technical, and professional contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is frequently seen in business reports, academic papers, and technical documentation. In the USA, it is particularly common in music theory, architecture, and software documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elongated sectionsexpanded sectionslengthened sectionsprolonged sections
Antonyms / Antônimos
shortened sectionscondensed sectionsabbreviated sectionsbrief sections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seções estendidas
Standard usage in formal written and spoken Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
seções expandidas
Alternative term sometimes used in technical contexts
São Paulo
seções prolongadas
More common in business and technical documentation
Portugal
secções alargadas
Uses 'secções' instead of 'seções' and 'alargadas' as alternative

Related Words

extended lengthexpanded contentamplified passageselongated structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extended section
break into extended sections
extended section of text
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