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
Examples of extensive in a Sentence
The storm caused extensive damage.
an extensive series of tests
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Spotify has announced an extensive partnership with all three major music companies (Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group), digital licensing company Merlin and distribution services company Believe to develop AI music products.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
The deal adds to the extensive pact that A+E Global Media struck with Ray last year.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Decisions to add new routes are based on extensive data analysis, not random chance.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extensive. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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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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