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Extension
In
metaphysics
,
extension
is the
property
of taking up
space
; see
Extension (metaphysics)
.
In
semantics
(with applications to both
philosophy
and
mathematics
),
extension
is the
set
of things to which a
property
applies; see
Extension (semantics)
.
In
mathematics
, an
extension
of some structure is another structure which contains the original structure.
For the extension of a
group
or
algebra
, see
extension (algebra)
.
For the extension of a
field
, see
field extension
.
For the extension of a
bounded linear operator
, see
continuous linear extension
.
In
physiology
,
extension
is one of the movements of a
joint
such as the
knee
.
Extension (geology)
Extension (telephone)
In computing:
For the programming concept, see
extension (computing)
For the last part of a
filename
, see
filename extension
.
Agricultural extension
is the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education.
Electricity
:
Extension cable
.
Electronics
:
extension cable
.
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