Extending

Word EXTENDING
Character 9
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Extending"

What do we mean by extending?

To increase in extent.

To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.

To cause to increase in extent.

To cause to last for a longer period of time.

To straighten (a limb).

To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.

To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.

To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.

Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.

To reenlist for a further period.

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The word "extending" in example sentences

Including a patent term extension granted by the USPTO, the patent will have a term extending into

The Florida Keys, a 125-mile island chain extending from the southeastern tip of Florida, seemed the ideal destination. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A few contracts were for a set period of years, but with the prospect of the term extending indefinitely so long as the publisher was selling q copies or paying r dollars in royalties. ❋ The Brillig Blogger (2009)

Constitution and the Virginia Human Rights Act, does not carry the legal weight of an executive order, one of which McDonnell issued early in his term extending safeguards to the state work force against prejudice on the basis of race, religion, gender and age -- but not sexual orientation. ❋ Richmond Times-Dispatch (2010)

A Novice is one under probation for a term extending to at least a year, and it may extend to two or three years, after which vows are either taken or declined. ❋ Walter Scott (1801)

If thats what you call extending an olive branch, by questioning my loyaty to the broncos, ❋ Unknown (2010)

Henney Dina Salwanney Suhaili was charged under Section 332 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22, and if found guilty, may be imprisoned for a term extending up to five years with a whipping. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Given that most mammals have flexible skin extending from the upper arm to the body that might provide drag and/or lift in leaping, it’s even conceivable that more mammals ‘seem to glide’ than we presently acknowledge. ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

Our new working assumption, however, must be that it will for the foreseeable future remain Putin's Russia: a ruthless great power, determined to roll back the influence of the west and establish its own 19th-century style sphere of influence in the post-Soviet space; and one prepared to use violence, intimidation and extortion to realise its national interests, which it defines as extending to the "protection" of millions of Russians in other sovereign states around its borders - in Crimea, for example, a part of the sovereign state of Ukraine where slightly more than half the population identify themselves as Russians and the Kremlin has its Black Sea fleet harboured at Sevastopol. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In Beachwood, the historical trend already show the borough population leveling off and three of the population models performed well in extending this moderating trend into the future. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A few weeks ago, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson told the Wall Street Journal that his company was interested in extending its exclusive contract with Apple through 2011. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A senior Democratic House aide said that a number of Democratic lawmakers have no interest in extending the Bush tax cuts for anyone. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

We are confident that many of our 15 million members will see the value in extending rescue cover to their homes. ❋ Miles Brignall (2010)

A worldwide characteristic of rocky shores is the vertical layers, or zones, of animals and plants extending from the species that are almost always immersed to those that are only wetted by the highest tides or wave splash. ❋ AYDIN (2009)

From concept to realization of the design, CROX uses the high strength yet light weight fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) to make one piece freeform possible; extending from the ceiling to the wall and forming the counter desk. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Much progress has been made in extending the lives of people living with HIV, the AIDS virus. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another large area of rain extending southeast through North Carolina and into the Atlantic ocean is headed north and taking aim at the metro region. ❋ Jason Samenow (2010)

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