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extended

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛndəd/ / /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

adj

  1. Longer in length or extension; elongated.
  2. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
  3. Lasting longer; protracted.

    After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core.

  4. Having a large scope or range; extensive.
  5. Wider than usual.

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of extend