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Extension
Ausstrecken
in the PONS Dictionary
I. ex·ten·sion [ɪkˈsten(t)ʃən, ekˈ-] N
1. extension no pl (stretching out):
extension of extremities
extension of muscles
Dehnung f <-, -en>
extension of muscles
Streckung f <-, -en>
2. extension (lengthening):
extension
Verlängerung f <-, -en>
extension table
Ausziehtisch m <-(e)s, -e>
3. extension no pl (expansion):
extension
Erweiterung f <-, -en>
extension
Vergrößerung f <-, -en>
extension of influence, power
Ausdehnung f <-, -en>
extension of influence, power
Ausbau m <-bauten>
extension of business
the extension of police powers
extension of time LAW
extension of time LAW
Nachfrist f <-, -en>
by extension
by extension
4. extension (prolongation):
extension of a credit, time, a visa
Verlängerung f <-, -en>
extension of payment
Zahlungsaufschub m <-(e)s, -schübe>
5. extension COMPUT:
extension
Verlängerung f <-, -en>
extension
Erweiterung f <-, -en>
extension cable
extension memory
filename extension
Extension f beim Dateinamen
6. extension (added piece):
extension
Anbau m <-(e)s> kein pl
extension of a building to
Erweiterungsbau m <-(e)s, -ten> an +acc
7. extension:
extension (phone line)
Nebenanschluss m <-es, -schlüsse>
extension (phone line)
Nebenstelle f <-, -n>
extension (number)
8. extension no pl (offering):
extension
Bekundung f <-, -en>
9. extension (scope):
extension
Umfang m <-(e)s, -fänge>
10. extension (logic):
extension
Bedeutungsumfang m <-(e)s, -fänge>
extension
Extension f <-, -en> spec
II. ex·ten·sion [ɪkˈsten(t)ʃən, ekˈ-] N modifier Am, Aus UNIV
extension (extramural)
extension course
Fernlehrgang m <-(e)s, -gänge>
extension course
OpenDict entry
extension N
extension (telephone: extension number)
ˈfile ex·ten·sion N COMPUT
file extension
file extension
ex·ˈten·sion cord N Am, Aus (extension lead)
extension cord
ex·ten·sion ˈfi·nanc·ing N no pl
extension financing
ex·ˈten·sion lead N Brit
extension lead
ex·ˈten·sion op·tion N FIN
extension option
ex·ˈten·sion reel N
extension reel
Kabeltrommel f <-, -n>
ex·ˈten·sion lad·der N
extension ladder
Ausziehleiter f <-, -n>
capi·tal ex·ˈten·sion N FIN
capital extension
PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary
English
English
German
German
extension N MKT COMPET
capital extension N INV-FIN
capital extension
extension financing N INV-FIN
extension financing
extension option N REAL EST
extension option
extension investment N INV-FIN
extension investment
capital extension effect N INV-FIN
capital extension effect
loan-extension policy N INV-FIN
loan-extension policy
balance sheet extension N ACCOUNT
balance sheet extension
joint loan extension business N INV-FIN
German
German
English
English
extension financing
Klett Biology Glossary
cell(ular) extension [ˌseljələɪkˈstenʃn] N
cell(ular) extension
PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"
English
English
German
German
model extension
model extension
extension of validity THEOR MODEL, APPRAIS
extension of validity
German
German
English
English
model extension
extension of validity
Verlängerung INFRASTR
extension (of a street)
Klett Mechatronics Glossary
ex·ˈten·sion number N tel
extension number
extension number
PONS OpenDict

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
He was on an extension ladder.
qctimes.com
The team used a triple extension ladder and line rescue to assist with retrieval of the unfortunate swan.
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
It can also be either used as a large step ladder or freestanding extension ladder with locking catches for extra safety.
www.irishmirror.ie
Not everyone has a large extension ladder or wants to be climbing up a ladder on a two-storey home when it's freezing cold outside.
www.brandonsun.com
Some of the former needed extension ladders to climb onto high horses.
www.nzherald.co.nz
Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
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Accordingly, Praxis 1-3 is characterized by discolorations and revolutions, extensions and condensations, visual trails and jumps in time: a work of advanced visual rhythm.
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www.sixpackfilm.com
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„Praxis 1-3“ ist dementsprechend geprägt von Umfärbungen und Drehungen, Dehnungen und Raffungen, Bilderschleifen und Zeitsprüngen: ein Werk der avancierten visuellen Rhythmik.
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The measured time lapse between the two actions dictate the length of the extensions, and the pressure with which the keys are pressed dictate the width of the strokes.
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form.de
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Die Zeitspanne zwischen den beiden Aktionen bestimmt die Dehnung bzw. die Breite des Zeichens, der Druck, mit dem die Taste angeschlagen wird die Strichstärke.
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Disconnection of high eigenfrequency (over 12 kHz) caused dynamic extensions of the component.
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www.llb.mw.tum.de
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Enkopplung von dynamischen Dehnungen durch die hohe Eigenfrequenz des Bauteils von über 12 kHz.
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Extension of a rubber band and helical spring
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www.phywe.de
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Dehnung eines Gummibandes und einer Schraubenfeder
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Convenient storage is provided for both the rotating, cambered curl bar and the individual grips used for arm extension when they are not in use.
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www.cybexintl.com
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Es ist genug Platz vorhanden für die rotierende, gewölbte Curl-Leiste und die individuellen Griffe für die Dehnung des Arms.
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