extension

Definitions

1. 1.(Physics) That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space.
2. 2.(Logic & Metaph.) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; -- correlative of intension. The law is that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension. Sir W. Hamilton. The extension of [the term] plant is greater than that of geranium, because it includes more objects. Abp. Thomson.
3. 3.(Surg.) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.
4. 4.(Physiol.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion.
5. 5.(Com.) A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt. Counter extension. (Surg.) See under Counter. -- Extension table, a table so constructed as to be readily extended or contracted in length.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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