The meaning of EXTENDED is drawn out in length especially of time. How to use extended in a sentence.

They're going on an extended holiday to Australia. There was an extended news bulletin because of the plane crash.

The scope of the technique was rapidly extended to study other molecules and electrode systems.

Stretched or pulled out: an extended telescope. 2. Continued for a long period of time; protracted: had an extended vacation in the Alps. 3. Enlarged or broad in meaning, scope, or influence: …

Definition of extended adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to enlarge the area, scope, or application of: [~ + object] The military powers extended their authority. [no object] Their authority extended into foreign countries.

Jun 8, 2025 · Having a large scope or range; extensive. (typography, of a typeface) Wider than usual. extended.