extended
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛndəd/ / /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/
adj
- Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
- 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.”
- Having a large scope or range; extensive.
- Wider than usual.
verb
- simple past and past participle of extend