extensive
adjective
ex·ten·sive
ik-ˈsten(t)-siv 
1
: having wide or considerable extent
extensive reading
2
3
: of, relating to, or constituting farming in which large areas of land are utilized with minimum outlay and labor
extensively
adverb
extensiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of extensive in a Sentence
The storm caused extensive damage.
an extensive series of tests
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The extensive use of explosive drones by both Russian and Ukrainian Armies has made any movement near the front line so dangerous that crewless drones have been increasingly used to deliver supplies to the trenches.
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Vladyslav Golovin Mauricio Lima, New York Times, 25 May 2024
In this program, Malani talks about her extensive use of diverse mediums, including theater videos and mixed media installations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
This results in more extensive intervention measures, which ultimately destroy a country.
—Vera Bergengruen/buenos Aires, TIME, 23 May 2024
The guest lists are extensive — over 30,000 people are invited each year for the events held at Buckingham Palace and Palace of the Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of the British sovereign while in Scotland.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Vladyslav Golovin Mauricio Lima, New York Times, 25 May 2024
In this program, Malani talks about her extensive use of diverse mediums, including theater videos and mixed media installations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
This results in more extensive intervention measures, which ultimately destroy a country.
—Vera Bergengruen/buenos Aires, TIME, 23 May 2024
The guest lists are extensive — over 30,000 people are invited each year for the events held at Buckingham Palace and Palace of the Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of the British sovereign while in Scotland.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extensive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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extensive
adjective
ex·ten·sive
ik-ˈsten(t)-siv
: having wide or large extent
extensively
adverb
extensiveness
noun
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