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extension in German

extension in German is Ausdehnung, Bedeutungserweiterung, Verlängerung — extension means an extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.

extension in German

Ausdehnung
noun
Bedeutungserweiterung
noun
(linguistics, semantics) semantic widening, broadening of meaning
Verlängerung
noun
(banking, finance) A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
Strecken
noun
(weightlifting) An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.
Durchwahl
noun
(telecommunication) A numerical code used to indicate a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
Erweiterung
noun
(ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.
Ausdehnung
noun
(ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.

What does "extension" mean?

  1. noun An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.
    "They built a single-storey extension at the back of the house."
  2. noun A small program that adds features to a web browser or other software.
    "Install the extension and a save button appears in the toolbar."
  3. noun An additional telephone line within an office or building, or the short number that reaches it.
    "Call the main switchboard and ask for extension 214."

extension in a sentence

  • They built a single-storey extension at the back of the house.
  • I asked my tutor for a week's extension on the essay.
  • Install the extension and a save button appears in the toolbar.
  • Some extensions can read everything you type, so check the permissions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "extension" in German?

"extension" in German is Ausdehnung, Bedeutungserweiterung, Verlängerung. extension means: An extra part added to something to make it larger or longer, or an extra period of time granted beyond an original deadline.

How do you use "extension" in a sentence?

Example: "They built a single-storey extension at the back of the house." In German, "extension" is Ausdehnung, Bedeutungserweiterung, Verlängerung.

Are there other ways to say "extension" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "extension": Ausdehnung, Bedeutungserweiterung, Verlängerung, Strecken, Durchwahl, Erweiterung.

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