n. The act of extending equally, or the state of being equally extended. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. extensio: cf. F. extension. See Extend, v. t. ]
The law is that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The extension of [ the term ] plant is greater than that of geranium, because it includes more objects. Abp. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Counter extension. (Surg.)
Extension table,
a. Having great extent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who favors or advocates extension. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Lack of extension; unextended state. [ 1913 Webster ]
. The extension of the advantages of university{ 3 } instruction by means of lectures and classes at various centers. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]