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• Extension — Ex*ten sion, n. [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See {Extend}, v. t.] 1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Extension table — Extension Ex*ten sion, n. [L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See {Extend}, v. t.] 1. The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Term of patent in the United States — In the United States, under current patent law, the term of patent, provided that maintenance fees are paid on time, are:* For applications filed on or after June 8, 1995 [ [http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/documents/2700… …   Wikipedia

• Extension (semantics) — In any of several studies that treat the use of signs, for example in linguistics, logic, mathematics, semantics, and semiotics, the extension of a concept, idea, or sign consists of the things to which it applies, in contrast with its… …   Wikipedia

• extension of lease — The lengthening of the term of a lease by mutual agreement or by the exercise by the lessee of an option contained in the lease. 32 Am J1st L & T §§ 953 et seq. In some of the cases, the courts seem to disregard any distinction in meaning between …   Ballentine's law dictionary

• extension — /əkˈstɛnʃən / (say uhk stenshuhn), /ɛk / (say ek ) noun 1. the act of extending. 2. the state of being extended. 3. that by which something is extended; a prolongation, as an addition to a house. 4. something extended; an extended object or space …  

• extension — ex·ten·sion n: an increase in length of time; specif: an increase in the time allowed under an agreement Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. extension …   Law dictionary

• Extension — • Philosophical term. From Lat. ex tendere, to spread out Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Extension     Extension     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Extension (kinesiology) — Extension is a movement of a joint that results in increased angle between two bones or body surfaces at a joint. Extension usually results in straightening of the bones or body surfaces involved. For example, extension is produced by extending… …   Wikipedia

• extension — [ek sten′shən] n. [ME extensioun < L extensio < pp. of extendere: see EXTEND] 1. an extending or being extended 2. the amount or degree to which something is or can be extended; range; extent 3. a part that forms a continuation or addition… …   English World dictionary

• Extension transference — is a term used to describe the symbolic sub division of a particular goal or purpose so that the sub divided concepts seem fragmented from the original purpose.The term was coined by the American anthropologist, Edward T. Hall in his book Beyond… …   Wikipedia