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extension

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/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ · ex-ten-sion

The action of extending something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of extending something.

کسی چیز کو بڑھانے کا عمل۔

توسیع

tosee

Synonyms

expansionadditionaugmentationپھیلاؤبڑھوتریاضافہ

Antonyms

reductioncontractiondecreaseکمیتنگیتخفیف

Common Collocations

  • extension of time
  • extension of a deadline
  • computer software extension

Example Sentences

The extension of the deadline allowed more people to submit their projects.

مهلت کی توسیع نے زیادہ لوگوں کو اپنے پروجیکٹس جمع کرنے کی اجازت دی۔

Mahlat ki tosee ne zyada logon ko apne projects jama karne ki ijaazat di.

We need to discuss the extension of our office lease.

ہمیں اپنے دفتر کے کرایے کی توسیع پر بات چیت کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Humein apne daftar ke kiraye ki tosee par baat cheet karne ki zarurat hai.

The software has an extension that adds new features.

سافٹ ویئر میں ایک توسیع ہے جو نئی خصوصیات شامل کرتی ہے۔

Software mein aik tosee hai jo nayi khususiyaat shamil karti hai.

Easily Confused With

intention:Intention refers to a plan or purpose, whereas extension refers to the action of extending something.

Word Family

extend
verbبڑھانا
extensible
adjectiveتوسیع پذیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of how you extend your arm when reaching for something.

Imagine an elastic band being pulled, symbolizing extension.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وقت کی ایک توسیع کی دعا ہے سب کی, زندگی کے سفر کا یہ راستہ ہے خاصی۔

Waqt ki aik tosee ki dua hai sab ki, Zindagi ke safar ka yeh rasta hai khaasi.

Everyone prays for an extension of time, This path of life is indeed special.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا کام کرنے کی توسیع نہ کرو۔

Pehla kaam karne ki tosee na karo.

Do not delay the first task.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "extensio" — to stretch out

First known use: 14th century

The word 'extension' has evolved from the Latin 'extensio', which refers to the act of stretching or extending something. Its usage has expanded into various fields such as technology and law.