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extension

[/ɪkˈstenʃən/]
nounfemininepl: extensions
extensão
1. the action or fact of extending or being extended
The extension of the deadline was appreciated by students.
A extensão do prazo foi apreciada pelos estudantes.
2. a part that is added to make something larger or longer
They built an extension to their house.
Eles construíram uma extensão da casa.
3. a telephone connected to the same line as another
You can reach me on extension 305.
Você pode me alcançar na extensão 305.
4. the range or scope of something
The extension of their research covers three continents.
A extensão de sua pesquisa cobre três continentes.
5. a file name suffix indicating the file type
The file has a .pdf extension.
O arquivo tem uma extensão .pdf.
Synonyms
expansionenlargementprolongationcontinuation
Antonyms
reductioncontractionlimitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extensão
standard usage
São Paulo
extensão
standard usage; also used for university extension programs
Portugal
extensão
standard usage; commonly used in academic and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

extension of credit
extension cord
by extension
extension program
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