Extensive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
extensive
adjective
extensive
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXTENSIVE
[more extensive; most extensive]
:
large in size or amount
:
very full or complete
- an extensive [=_comprehensive_] reading list
- He's had extensive [=_considerable_] training in this area.
- The storm caused extensive damage.
- extensive repairs
- an extensive series of tests
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— extensively
adverb
- She has written extensively on this subject.
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— extensiveness
noun
[noncount]