extensive
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4.1
- adjective
- /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
- She conducted an extensive review of the literature to ensure all relevant studies were included.
- extensive research
- an extensive review
- extensive experience
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- Urban poverty was quite extensive, but people held jobs.
- But our will is in a certain sense as extensive as the divine will.
- Joe writes because of my extensive training in math.
- Thank you guys so much for joining me for this extensive one month build.
- It looks it's quite extensive, both figures.
- And there are other things including a very extensive list of resources.
- On your website, you have an extensive list of recommended books.
- Asus offers a pretty extensive lineup of Rs Sync motherboards.
- You know, that's there's, there's been extensive research since then.
- And then of course, the holdings are way more extensive because it's a much bigger place.
- As you know, parties often have extensive negotiations before signing the contract.
- Mumford regards it as the most extensive influence.
Examples
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On your website, you have an extensive list of recommended books.
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We have an extensive health care program and lots of people have psychological problems, mental problems, health problems of one kind or another.
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And there are other things including a very extensive list of resources.
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No one wants to see extensive use of agency staff.
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India was one of the first nations to receive extensive technical assistance programs.
Academic text (2013) -
Summer program teachers had no academic demands and received extensive coaching from the study team.
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There is extensive use of this technology, known as ammonia chemistry.
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Its people built massive administrative centres, temples and extensive road and canal systems.
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I am thankful for Michael Anderson's extensive knowledge and generosity with his time and expertise.
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The university has an extensive library that includes thousands of books and research materials.
Synonyms
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1.0
Bigger than average in size, number, or amount
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1.0
Large in size, amount, or range
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2.1
Very large in size or amount
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3.7
General and not detailed, covering many things
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4.6
Covering almost everything to give a complete and detailed view
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3.6
Happening in many places or among many people
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3.7
Very large in size, amount, or degree
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3.8
Very large and affecting many people or places
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4.1
Covering many different subjects or areas
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4.1
Large and covering a wide area or amount
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5.0
Having a big effect on many people or things
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5.4
Very large and wide, often used for places or plans
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5.9
Including all parts of something
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6.0
Including many different people, ideas, or things
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7.0
Very large in size or amount, taking a lot of space
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7.2
Having very wide and complete knowledge of many subjects
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How Extensive
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Morphology
Etymology
Extensive comes from a Latin word meaning 'to stretch out', and is the same root as extend and extent. So if something is extensive, it is 'stretched out' over a large area or covers a wide range, like extensive knowledge or a big collection.