extender

noun

ex·tend·er | \ ik-ˈsten-dər

How to pronounce extender (audio)

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Definition of extender

: one that extends: such as

a : a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

b : an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel. — Detroit Free Press, "Car recalls for April 1-8 include 628,000 Acuras, 60,000 Chevrolets," 8 Apr. 2021 Extend the range of your Wi-Fi coverage to every corner of your home and out into your yard with this extender, which works with any Wi-Fi router. — Stack Commerce, Popular Science, "Consider these refurbished Netgear products to enhance your Wi-Fi needs," 4 Mar. 2021 So Sterlite developed a signal extender to help companies connect mobile devices and computers in indoor spaces, far from telecom towers, to 5G networks. — Newley Purnell, WSJ, "An Entrepreneur Sees a Profitable Future in 5G Technology," 23 Mar. 2021 The Ring Alarm system is a five-piece kit: base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector and range extender. — David Phelan, Forbes, "Ring Alarm Outdoor Siren Aims To Make Your Home Even More Secure," 20 Mar. 2021 Similar to models such as the BMW i3 and Chevy Volt, the gasoline engine will serve mostly as a range-extender that kicks in to charge the battery pack—only in the MX-30's case, that engine will use an unconventional rotary design. — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, "Mazda MX-30 Confirmed for U.S. with EV, Rotary Hybrid Variants," 5 Jan. 2021 The router and extender are both small (3.86 inches by 2.36 inches) and can be stashed in your house without drawing attention to themselves. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, "WiFi routers that will smarten up your entire home," 12 Nov. 2020 If that’s the case, invest in an extender (or mesh system with satellites) to fill in any dead spots. — Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, "The 7 Best Wi-Fi Routers To Get Your Home Internet Up to Speed," 16 Dec. 2020 This compact, universally adaptable TP-Link RE220 extender boosts internet WiFi coverage up to 1,200 square feet and connects 20 devices up to 750 Mbps. — Popular Science, "The best WiFi extenders to stay connected," 19 Aug. 2020

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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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extender

noun

ex·tend·er | \ ik-ˈsten-dər

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Medical Definition of extender

1 : a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

2 : expander

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